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Given the increasing longevity of Americans and the costs of providing long-term care, anticipation

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  • Given the increasing longevity of Americans and the costs of providing long-term care, anticipation of the costs should be a major element of every family’s financial planning. Current information suggests however, that very few families or individuals give this consideration. What factors might impede this advance planning? What measures might be effective in raising awareness among Americans about this important matter?
  • Identify the major factors that have resulted in the shift in utilization from inpatient hospitalization to ambulatory care services. What are the implications of this shift for hospitals, consumers, and the health care delivery system as a whole?
  • The recipients of mental health services in the US represent only a small percentage of those in need of services. Discuss the factors that impede access to mental illness treatment.
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Sample Answer

Caring for Patients

The healthcare sector comprises patients from different walks of life. Care providers must understand the nature of different patients ascribed to the healthcare processes. Patients on either hand ought to be prepared in the event of medical emergencies and other medical care practices (Sultz & Young, 2017). This paper will focus on the different issues that might affect access and quality of medical care for patients.

What factors might impede this advance planning? What measures might be effective in raising awareness among Americans about this important matter?

Despite the healthcare sector being an integral part of many families around the world, limited to no financial allocations are put toward safeguarding the future of care. Various factors can impede financial planning associated with the long-term care of families. To begin with, long-term care can be expensive too and those that have insurance covers need to part with a significant amount of money for a specified period (Van Houtven et al., 2020). For many families, affording to set aside finances to cover healthcare needs can be a major challenge.

Low-income families may find it difficult to meet the financial needs of their everyday life and also plan for long-term care. Unemployment is a major issue since it increases overdependence on the family setup. Alternatively, Families may avoid discussing long-term care costs because it can be a sensitive and uncomfortable topic, especially when discussing it with aging parents (Van Houtven et al., 2020). These factors inhibit the ability of the family to afford the financial planning for long-term care.

The other aspect that impedes financial planning for families is a lack of awareness. The majority of the community members are not aware of the high costs of long-term care and may not fully understand the need to plan for it. Individuals tend to downplay the nature and financial obligation of long-term care (Van Houtven et al., 2020). Be that as it may, the majority believe that it would be easy to deal with the other impeding factor is the concern of procrastination.

Individuals may delay planning for long-term care because they assume they will not need it anytime soon, or they are overwhelmed by the complexity of the planning process. There are also misconceptions about insurance coverage which has also surfaced and many people assume that Medicare or health insurance will cover the costs of long-term care, but this is often not the case.

Be that as it may, various ways can be used to create awareness on the issue of financial planning for long-term care. For instance, community education can be a critical process (Fang et al., 2020). Providing educational resources and information about the costs and options for long-term care can help individuals and families better understand the need for planning. Additionally, public campaigns can be a major means to create awareness about the need for financial programming.

Providing educational resources and information about the costs and options for long-term care can help individuals and families better understand the need for planning (Sultz & Young, 2017). Launching public awareness campaigns can help to inform people about the importance of long-term care planning and encourage them to take action (Fang et al., 2020). In this regard, Streamlining and simplifying the process of planning for long-term care costs can make it less overwhelming and more accessible for families.

Identify the major factors that have resulted in the shift in utilization from inpatient hospitalization to ambulatory care services. What are the implications of this shift for hospitals, consumers, and the health care delivery system as a whole?

The shift in utilization from inpatient hospitalization to ambulatory care services has been influenced by several major factors. To begin with, the advances in medical technology and pharmaceuticals have allowed many treatments that previously required hospitalization to be performed on an outpatient basis (DeCook, 2019).

Secondly, there has been a growing emphasis on preventive care, which aims to detect and treat health problems before they require hospitalization. Preventive care helps mitigate the severity of diseases and also detect the disease at an early stage.  Third, the rising cost of inpatient hospitalization has led many insurers and consumers to seek more cost-effective alternatives, such as ambulatory care services (Sultz & Young, 2017).

The implications of this shift for hospitals, consumers, and the healthcare delivery system as a whole are significant. For hospitals, the decline in inpatient admissions may result in reduced revenue and a need to restructure their operations to focus more on outpatient care (Carey et al., 2020). Hospitals may also need to invest in new technologies and equipment to provide advanced ambulatory care services.

For consumers, the shift to ambulatory care can result in several benefits, including reduced cost and more convenient access to care. Ambulatory care services are typically less expensive than inpatient hospitalization, and they can be more convenient for patients who do not need the 24-hour monitoring and care provided in a hospital setting  (Carey et al., 2020).

Overall, the shift to ambulatory care services represents a significant change in the health care delivery system, with both benefits and challenges for hospitals, consumers, and the system as a whole (Sultz & Young, 2017). As the trend continues, it will be important to monitor its impact on quality, access, and cost of care, and to develop policies and practices that support the continued growth and development of ambulatory care services while ensuring that patients receive safe high-quality care.

The recipients of mental health services in the US represent only a small percentage of those in need of services. Discuss the factors that impede access to mental illness treatment.

Access to mental illness treatment is often impeded by several factors, including stigma, lack of resources, and systemic barriers. The stigma around mental illness can make it difficult for individuals to seek help and can create a barrier to accessing treatment. Many people fear the social and professional consequences of disclosing their mental illness, which can lead to a delay in seeking treatment (McKnight-Eily et al., 2021). Access to mental illness treatment is often impeded by several factors, including stigma, lack of resources, and systemic barriers.

Another factor that can impede access to mental illness treatment is a lack of resources. Mental health services may be unavailable or limited in certain areas, especially in rural or low-income communities (Sultz & Young, 2017). Additionally, there may be long wait times to access mental health care, which can discourage individuals from seeking treatment or exacerbate symptoms while they wait.

Systemic barriers can also make it difficult to access mental illness treatment. Insurance coverage for mental health services may be limited, and individuals may face high out-of-pocket costs for treatment. Furthermore, mental health services may be identified from other aspects of healthcare, making it challenging to coordinate care and access to comprehensive treatment (Taylor & Kuo, 2019).

Access to mental illness treatment is often impeded by several factors, including stigma, lack of resources, and systemic barriers (Sultz & Young, 2017). These barriers can create significant challenges for individuals seeking mental health care and may result in unequal access to services for vulnerable populations. To address these barriers, it is essential to increase public awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness (Taylor & Kuo, 2019).

Additional resources should be allocated to expanding mental health services in underserved communities, and insurance coverage for mental health services should be improved. Addressing systemic barriers, such as improving coordination of care and reducing discrimination, can also improve access to mental illness treatment.

Conclusion

Caring for patients is an integral part of every nurse and also creates better outcomes.  As a result, patients should also be aware of the various factors that would help ensure they receive the best available care. For instance, financial planning and ensuring access to mental health care can help with the processes and increase overall patient outcome. Be that as it may, there is also a need to address barriers to accessing medical care as a means to facilitate all patients to acquire the best care

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References

Carey, K., Morgan, J. R., Lin, M. Y., Kain, M. S., & Creevy, W. R. (2020). Patient outcomes following total joint replacement surgery: a comparison of hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. The Journal of arthroplasty, 35(1), 7-11.

DeCook, C. A. (2019). Outpatient joint arthroplasty: transitioning to the ambulatory surgery center. The Journal of Arthroplasty, 34(7), S48-S50.

Fang, E. F., Xie, C., Schenkel, J. A., Wu, C., Long, Q., Cui, H., … & Woo, J. (2020). A research agenda for ageing in China in the 21st century: Focusing on basic and translational research, long-term care, policy and social networks. Ageing research reviews, 64, 101174.

McKnight-Eily, L. R., Okoro, C. A., Strine, T. W., Verlenden, J., Hollis, N. D., Njai, R., … & Thomas, C. (2021). Racial and ethnic disparities in the prevalence of stress and worry, mental health conditions, and increased substance use among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic—United States, April and May 2020. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 70(5), 162.

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Long-Term Care Financial Planning: Essential Strategies for American Families

As American life expectancy continues to rise, the costs of providing long-term care have become a significant financial concern for families nationwide. Given the increasing longevity of Americans and the substantial costs associated with long-term care services, anticipation and planning for these expenses should be a major element of every family’s financial planning strategy.

The Growing Need for Long-Term Care Planning

The demographic shift in America is undeniable. Every day until 2030, 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65, creating an unprecedented demand for long-term care services. 70% of seniors will need some type of long-term care, making this a critical planning consideration for virtually every American family.

Current Long-Term Care Statistics (2024-2025)

Care Type Annual Cost Monthly Cost
Nursing Home (Private Room) $108,405 $8,800
Home Health Aide $61,776 $5,148
Adult Day Care $23,400 $1,950
Assisted Living $64,200 $5,350

Source: Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2024

Understanding the Financial Impact

Over half (56%) of Americans turning 65 today will develop a disability serious enough to require long-term service and support. More importantly, seniors who require long-term care will need an average of $138,000 worth of long-term support services.

Key Financial Considerations:

  1. Duration of Care: On average, seniors receive long-term care for three years
  2. Cost Inflation: Long-term care costs have outpaced inflation for nearly two decades
  3. Geographic Variations: Costs vary significantly by state and region

Common Barriers to Long-Term Care Planning

Research has identified several significant obstacles that prevent families from adequately planning for long-term care costs:

1. Knowledge Gaps and Denial

  • Lack of Awareness: Many Americans underestimate their likelihood of needing long-term care
  • Complexity of Options: The array of long-term care options and insurance products can be overwhelming, deterring individuals from engaging in advance planning
  • Denial of Aging: Psychological barriers prevent realistic assessment of future needs

2. Financial Constraints

  • Competing Priorities: Currently caring for children was a barrier to planning, particularly for making or following through on financial decisions, such as purchasing LTCI or saving for LTC
  • High Insurance Costs: Single men paid anywhere from $900 to $1,700, while single women paid from $1,500 to $2,700 for long-term care insurance
  • Limited Resources: Many families lack sufficient disposable income for comprehensive planning

3. Systemic Issues

  • Inadequate Government Support: Compared with the United States, many other high-income nations have adopted more comprehensive approaches to financing long-term care services
  • Insurance Limitations: Medicaid restrictions and Medicare’s limited coverage create gaps

Strategic Financial Planning Solutions

1. Early Planning Benefits

If you wait (say from age 55 to 65) same initial coverage costs 49.9% more. Starting planning early provides:

  • Lower insurance premiums
  • More time to accumulate savings
  • Greater flexibility in care options

2. Diversified Funding Strategies

Strategy Pros Cons Best For
Long-Term Care Insurance Dedicated coverage, inflation protection High premiums, potential for rate increases Middle to upper-middle income families
Self-Insurance/Savings Flexibility, no premiums Requires significant assets, market risk High-net-worth individuals
Hybrid Life/LTC Policies Death benefit if unused, guaranteed premiums Higher initial cost, complex terms Those wanting dual protection
Health Savings Accounts Tax advantages, grows over time Contribution limits, requires HDHP Working individuals with qualified plans

3. Comprehensive Planning Framework

Step 1: Assessment

Step 2: Implementation

  • Purchase appropriate insurance coverage
  • Maximize tax-advantaged savings vehicles
  • Create legal documents (powers of attorney, advance directives)

Step 3: Regular Review

  • Annual policy reviews and adjustments
  • Update planning based on health changes
  • Coordinate with overall retirement planning

Overcoming Planning Barriers

Educational Initiatives

  • Family Discussions: Making plans for your care later in life is a valuable gift that you can give your family
  • Professional Guidance: Consult with financial advisors, elder law attorneys, and insurance specialists
  • Resource Utilization: Access online calculators and planning tools

Financial Strategies

  • Gradual Implementation: Start with basic coverage and expand over time
  • Employer Benefits: Utilize workplace long-term care insurance options
  • Government Programs: Understand Medicare and Medicaid eligibility

The Cost of Inaction

Without a unified plan, families might not have enough coverage or savings, leading to out-of-pocket expenses that deplete retirement funds. The financial consequences include:

  • Rapid depletion of retirement assets
  • Family financial stress and burden
  • Limited care options
  • Potential family caregiver career disruption

Regional Cost Variations

Long-term care costs vary significantly across the United States, making location-specific planning essential:

Highest Cost States (Annual Nursing Home Costs):

  • Alaska: $372,000+
  • Connecticut: $150,000+
  • Hawaii: $140,000+
  • New York: $135,000+

Lowest Cost States:

  • Oklahoma: $55,000+
  • Louisiana: $60,000+
  • Missouri: $65,000+
  • Arkansas: $70,000+

Technology and Innovation in Care Planning

Emerging technologies are making long-term care planning more accessible:

  • AI-Powered Planning Tools: Automated risk assessment and cost projections
  • Telemedicine Integration: Remote monitoring and care coordination
  • Digital Health Records: Improved care continuity and family communication

Policy and Legislative Considerations

Recent legislative developments affecting long-term care planning include:

  • State-sponsored long-term care programs (Washington State)
  • Tax incentives for long-term care insurance
  • Medicare Advantage plan expansions

Conclusion

The increasing longevity of Americans, combined with rising long-term care costs, makes financial planning for potential care needs an essential component of comprehensive family financial planning. By understanding the barriers to planning and implementing strategic solutions early, families can protect their financial security while ensuring quality care for their loved ones.

Avoid hard decisions: Decide how you want to be cared for so that your family doesn’t have to decide for you. Protect your assets: Long-term care is expensive and can deplete your retirement assets quickly; have a plan to cover the cost should you need care.

The time to act is now. With proper planning, education, and professional guidance, American families can successfully navigate the complex landscape of long-term care financing and ensure their loved ones receive the care they need without devastating financial consequences.

References and Sources

  1. American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. (2024). Long-Term Care Insurance Statistics and Facts. Retrieved from https://www.aaltci.org/long-term-care-insurance/learning-center/ltcfacts-2024.php
  2. ConsumerAffairs. (2024). Long-Term Care Statistics 2025. Retrieved from https://www.consumeraffairs.com/health/long-term-care-statistics.html
  3. Genworth Financial. (2024). Cost of Care Survey. Retrieved from https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html
  4. National Institute on Aging. (2024). Paying for Long-Term Care. Retrieved from https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/long-term-care/paying-long-term-care
  5. SingleCare. (2025). Long-term care statistics 2025. Retrieved from https://www.singlecare.com/blog/news/long-term-care-statistics/
  6. AARP. (2025). Consider Long-Term Care When Planning for the Future. Retrieved from https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/info-2022/planning-for-long-term-care.html
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The purpose of this assignment is to discuss different factors that contribute to the health issue and identify a theory or model that relates to the health issue

The purpose of this assignment is to discuss different factors that contribute to the health issue and identify a theory or model that relates to the health issue

Benchmark – Connecting Theory to Practice

The purpose of this assignment is to discuss different factors that contribute to the health issue and identify a theory or model that relates to the health issue.

Choose a health issue or problem pertinent to a specific population experiencing a health disparity. In a 1,500-1,750-word paper, discuss the factors that contribute to the health issue, identify a theory or model that relates to the health issue, and propose a health promotion intervention to improve health outcomes. You may use any relevant resources from your Annotated Bibliography from Topic 3 for support. Include the following components:

  1. Introduction: Provide a concise synopsis of the purpose of the paper and a general introduction to the selected health issue and affected target population.
  2. Relationship Between Health Issue and Target Population: Provide a description of the target population that you have selected, including demographic information about the population. Describe the relationship between the selected health issue and the target population you chose that is affected by the health issue.
  3. Contributing Factors/Social Determinants of Health: Describe the reasons or causes for the health issue. Analyze how social, cultural, behavioral, spiritual/religious factors, and psychological factors contribute to the health issue among this population and the health disparity experienced by the population.
  4. Health Inequities Among Social-Ecological Levels: Discuss the means by which structural bias, social inequities, and racism undermine health and create challenges to achieving health equity at organizational, community, and societal levels.
  5. Theory or Model: Identify the theory or model that best explains the behaviors associated with the health issue selected, as well as best matches the level of interaction for contributing factors. Discuss how this theory or model applies to the health issue you are addressing and provide a rationale for choosing this theory. Describe examples of how this theory has been used successfully in the research literature.
  6. Conclusion: Describe health promotion strategies or behavior change strategies to reduce health disparities and health inequity related to the health issue among this population.

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Expert Answer and Explanation

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Low-Income Populations

The chosen health issue or problem pertinent to particular population is cardiovascular disease prevention in low-income populations. Cardiovascular Disease Prevention (CVD) remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally and presents a pronounced burden in economically disadvantaged communities (Giovanni et al., 2020). Individuals in low-income settings face unique challenges, including limited access to health services, financial constraints, food insecurity, and limited health literacy, all of which contribute to an increased risk of CVD. This paper explores the relationship between CVD and low-income populations, examines contributing social determinants, identifies structural inequities that affect this population, and proposes a Social Ecological Model (SEM)-based intervention to address these disparities effectively.

Relationship Between Health Issue and Target Population

The target population for this analysis includes adults in low-income communities, a demographic group that consistently demonstrates higher rates of CVD due to compounded health and socioeconomic factors (Cole & Nguyen, 2020). According to recent studies, individuals in these communities often lack access to affordable healthcare services, making it difficult to obtain early diagnoses or to engage in preventive care measures.

Low-income populations are also disproportionately affected by chronic stressors, such as unemployment, housing instability, and limited access to nutritious food, all of which are closely linked to poor cardiovascular health (Cole & Nguyen, 2020). Due to these factors, members of this demographic face a considerably higher risk of developing hypertension, obesity, and other risk factors for CVD at a younger age compared to individuals in higher socioeconomic brackets.

The exposure to various health risk factors is influenced by demographic variables, including race, education level, and geographic location. In the United States, minority populations within low-income groups, particularly African American and Hispanic communities, experience CVD at significantly higher rates than their white counterparts. This disparity has roots in the historical and systemic inequalities faced by these communities, including segregation, underfunded public services, and lack of employment opportunities (Cole & Nguyen, 2020).

Additionally, the geographic location of many low-income individuals, often in urban or rural “food deserts,” limits their access to fresh, healthy food, leading to diets that contribute to the development of hypertension and obesity. Consequently, addressing CVD within this population requires a focus on socioeconomic barriers and culturally specific interventions that resonate with these communities.

The relationship between CVD and low-income populations also highlights the importance of public health initiatives that address preventive care and health education within these communities. With the limited availability of primary healthcare services, many individuals in low-income settings do not have regular check-ups that could aid in early detection and management of risk factors like high blood pressure and high cholesterol (Cole & Nguyen, 2020). This gap in preventive care contributes to the late-stage diagnoses frequently seen in these populations, leading to more severe health complications and increased healthcare costs. A targeted approach that prioritizes preventive care, health education, and community resources is essential in mitigating these issues and reducing the overall burden of CVD within this population.

Contributing Factors/Social Determinants of Health

The prevalence of CVD in low-income populations can be traced to various social determinants of health, including limited financial resources, environmental stressors, behavioral factors, and cultural norms. Socioeconomic factors significantly influence access to quality healthcare, as individuals in low-income communities often cannot afford health insurance, leading to delayed medical care and unmanaged chronic health conditions (Leung et al., 2023).

Additionally, individuals in these communities frequently work in low-paying, physically demanding jobs that may lack benefits, leading to heightened stress levels and increased risks for conditions such as hypertension, which are precursors to CVD. Financial stress, often accompanied by inadequate housing, also contributes to poor health outcomes, as constant worry about basic needs exacerbates chronic stress and negatively impacts cardiovascular health.

Environmental factors also play a substantial role, as many low-income neighborhoods are classified as “food deserts,” where fresh, nutritious food is either unavailable or unaffordable (Leung et al., 2023). Instead, residents often rely on convenience stores and fast-food restaurants that offer cheaper, high-calorie, and low-nutrient foods, which increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, and, consequently, cardiovascular disease. The lack of safe spaces for physical activity in these communities also limits opportunities for exercise, further compounding the risks associated with sedentary lifestyles.

Behavioral factors, such as smoking and dietary choices, are also prominent contributors to CVD among low-income individuals. Smoking rates are often higher in low-income populations due to increased stress, targeted advertising by tobacco companies, and limited access to smoking cessation resources (Leung et al., 2023). Additionally, the high cost of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins can push individuals toward cheaper, processed foods that are high in sodium and unhealthy fats. Cultural norms also play a role in shaping dietary habits, as certain traditional foods, while culturally significant, may not align with heart-healthy recommendations.

Health Inequities Among Social-Ecological Levels

Structural biases, social inequities, and systemic racism create formidable barriers to achieving health equity, particularly in low-income populations. At the organizational level, healthcare systems in underserved areas are often under-resourced, leading to a shortage of medical professionals, long wait times, and inadequate preventive services. This lack of infrastructure limits low-income individuals’ ability to receive consistent, high-quality care, making it more challenging to manage CVD risk factors effectively (Yang et al., 2022). Many healthcare facilities do not provide culturally competent care, which can lead to misunderstandings between patients and providers and prevent patients from seeking necessary care.

At the community level, social inequities manifest in the form of inadequate community resources, such as underfunded schools, limited public transportation, and poor housing conditions. These issues create a cascade effect, reducing educational and economic opportunities and thereby perpetuating the cycle of poverty and poor health. Communities of color within low-income areas are disproportionately affected by these inequities, with systemic racism limiting opportunities for economic mobility and better health outcomes (Yang et al., 2022). These practices continue to affect health outcomes, as communities that were once redlined still experience high rates of poverty and limited resources.

On a societal level, policies that fail to address healthcare access disparities contribute to the persistence of these inequities. Policies that limit Medicaid expansion, for instance, disproportionately impact low-income populations who rely on public health insurance for access to basic healthcare services (Yang et al., 2022). Discriminatory practices in the job market and housing sector perpetuate economic disparities, creating environments where poor health is almost inevitable due to a lack of resources. Addressing CVD in low-income populations, therefore, requires not only healthcare interventions but also societal changes that address the broader issues of social and economic justice.

Theory or Model

The Social Ecological Model (SEM) offers a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing CVD in low-income populations (Pahn & Yang, 2021). SEM posits that health behaviors are influenced by multiple levels of interaction, including individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and societal levels. This model is especially relevant to CVD prevention as it considers how individual behaviors, such as diet and physical activity, are shaped by the broader social and economic environment. Health interventions can be designed to address individual risk factors and the structural determinants that influence health behaviors.

SEM emphasizes the importance of education on lifestyle modifications, such as healthy eating and physical activity at the individual level. Be that as it may, the interpersonal level depicts how interventions can leverage social support networks, encouraging family and community involvement in making healthier lifestyle choices (Pahn & Yang, 2021). The organizational level of SEM supports the need for workplace wellness programs and healthcare facilities that provide preventive services tailored to the needs of low-income populations.

At the community level, creating accessible parks, recreational areas, and affordable grocery stores aligns with SEM’s approach to enhancing community resources (Byambasuren et al., 2023). Policies that expand access to healthcare and improve living conditions align with the model’s goal of addressing health disparities comprehensively at the societal level.

SEM has been successfully applied in public health research to address chronic diseases, including CVD, by implementing multi-level interventions that address the broader determinants of health. For example, studies have shown that community-based programs that promote physical activity and healthy eating, supported by local policies that enhance food access, lead to meaningful improvements in cardiovascular health outcomes among low-income populations (Pahn & Yang, 2021). SEM provides a holistic approach to reducing CVD risk and promoting sustainable health behaviors within vulnerable populations.

Health Promotion Intervention

To reduce CVD rates in low-income populations, a multi-level intervention based on the SEM framework is proposed. At the individual level, community health workers can conduct workshops focused on nutrition, smoking cessation, and stress management to provide education on preventing CVD (Nielsen et al., 2021). These sessions could offer personalized guidance on making heart-healthy choices that are realistic within financial constraints, such as selecting affordable, nutrient-dense foods.

The program could include handouts, demonstrations, and culturally relevant recipes to support dietary changes without sacrificing cultural values. Collaborating with local governments to create or improve public parks and walking trails would encourage physical activity, promoting cardiovascular health (Nielsen et al., 2021). Policymakers could also support subsidized housing initiatives that improve living conditions and reduce stressors associated with financial insecurity.

Conclusion

Addressing cardiovascular disease in low-income populations requires a multifaceted approach that accounts for social, economic, and environmental influences. Utilizing the Social Ecological Model as a framework for intervention allows for a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing health behaviors and provides a structure for implementing effective health promotion strategies. Implementing these strategies has the potential to foster lasting changes in health behaviors and create healthier communities, ultimately contributing to health equity across socioeconomic levels.

References

Byambasuren, O., Hattingh, L., Jones, M., Obuccina, M., Craig, L., Clark, J., … & Cardona, M. (2023). Two decades of overuse and underuse of interventions for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review. Current Problems in Cardiology, 48(3), 101529. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2022.101529

Cole, M. B., & Nguyen, K. H. (2020). Unmet social needs among low‐income adults in the United States: Associations with health care access and quality. Health services research, 55, 873-882. https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6773.13555

Giovanni, A., Enrico, A., Aime, B., Michael, B., Marianne, B., Jonathan, C., … & Mayowa, O. (2020). Global Burden of cardiovascular diseases and risk factors, 1990–2019: update from the GBD 2019 study. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 76(25), 2982-3021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2020.11.010

Leung, E., Parker, T., Kelley, A., & Blankenship, J. C. (2023). Social determinants of incidence, outcomes, and interventions of cardiovascular disease risk factors in American Indians and Alaska Natives. World Medical & Health Policy, 15(4), 414-434. https://doi.org/10.1002/wmh3.556

Nielsen, R. E., Banner, J., & Jensen, S. E. (2021). Cardiovascular disease in patients with severe mental illness. Nature Reviews Cardiology, 18(2), 136-145. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41569-020-00463-7

Pahn, J., & Yang, Y. (2021). Factors associated with cardiovascular disease prevention behavior among office workers based on an ecological model. Sage Open, 11(1), https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440211004163

Yang, C. J., Wang, D. M., Wang, T., & Song, Y. (2022). Research on risk factors of ischemic cerebrovascular disease in postmenopausal women based on the social-ecological model. European Journal of Medical Research, 27(1), 109. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-022-00734-8

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FAQs:

What are the issues of health disparities?

Health disparities refer to differences in health outcomes and access to healthcare among different populations, often driven by social, economic, and environmental factors. Key issues include:

  1. Unequal Access to Care: Limited access to healthcare services due to cost, location, or insurance coverage.
  2. Social Determinants of Health: Factors like poverty, education, housing, and employment that disproportionately affect marginalized groups.
  3. Systemic Inequities: Racial, ethnic, and gender biases within healthcare systems.
  4. Chronic Disease Burden: Higher rates of conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer in underserved populations.
  5. Health Literacy: Lack of understanding about health information and services. Addressing these issues requires targeted policies, community interventions, and equitable resource allocation to reduce disparities and improve health equity.

What is the best example of a health disparity?

A common example of a health disparity is the higher rate of diabetes among low-income and minority populations due to limited access to healthcare, nutritious food, and preventive resources. These disparities highlight systemic inequalities in healthcare access and outcomes.

What are the three known disparities associated with the health of the specific population?

Three Known Health Disparities in Specific Populations
Health disparities often affect marginalized groups. Three common disparities include:

  1. Higher Chronic Disease Rates – Minority and low-income populations experience higher rates of conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
  2. Limited Access to Healthcare – Rural and underserved communities face barriers to medical services and preventive care.
  3. Higher Infant Mortality Rates – Some racial and ethnic groups have disproportionately higher infant mortality due to socioeconomic and healthcare access factors.
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This assignment will introduce you to the concept of worldview. It will also provide you with a fundamental

Worldview Analysis and Personal Inventory

This assignment will introduce you to the concept of worldview. It will also provide you with a fundamental understanding of Christian spirituality that looks to the union of body, mind, soul, and spirit, along with how those beliefs inform a unique ethical awareness and decision-making in professional practice. In addition, you will gain knowledge about your own personal beliefs, according to your own worldview.

After reading topic Resources, you will complete the “Worldview Analysis and Personal Inventory” document, which includes prompts related to the following:

  • Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics
  • Scientism and two of the main arguments against it
  • Ultimate reality
  • Nature (origin) of the universe
  • What it means to be a human being and purpose in your existence
  • What knowledge is and sources of knowledge
  • Ethics and where the knowledge of right and wrong comes from
  • Purpose of human life and existence
  • Influence of personal worldview values in decision-making within current or future professional practice

Support your response using only Chapter 1 from the textbook Practicing Dignity: An Introduction to Christian Values and Decision-Making in Health Care and two other Topic 1 Resources.

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Expert Answer and Explanation

Worldview Analysis and Personal Inventory

Student Name:

  1. Christian Perspective of Spirituality and Ethics
The Christian worldview presents a holistic understanding of spirituality. The worldview is essential since it focuses on emphasizing the union of body, mind, soul, and spirit. In Christianity, the nature of spirituality is deeply affixed with the belief that human beings are created in the image of God (Imago Dei) (Bogue et al., 2022). This belief grants inherent dignity and worth to every individual, signifying that each person has a purpose aligned with God’s divine plan.

Spirituality, from a Christian perspective, involves a relationship with God, nurtured through faith, prayer, and the study of the Bible. It is not merely a personal or private matter but extends to every aspect of life, influencing moral choices, relationships, and professional conduct. Christians are required to adhere to the teachings from the Bible and live in accordance with the Bible.

Christian ethics are engrained in the teachings of Jesus Christ, particularly the principles of love, compassion, justice, and humility. The Bible serves as the foundation for ethical decision-making, providing guidelines that reflect God’s will. Christians believe that moral values are absolute, grounded in the character of God, and are universally applicable. Ethical behavior, is seen as an expression of one’s faith, manifesting in actions that promote the well-being of others, uphold justice, and honor God (Bogue et al., 2022).

The Christian ethical framework emphasizes the importance of loving one’s neighbor, advocating for the marginalized, and living a life that reflects the teachings of Christ. Caring or your neighbor as you care for yourself is a major key factor within the Christian teaching. In professional practice, this translates into integrity, fairness, and a commitment to serving others, guided by the conviction that every individual is valued in the eyes of God.

2. Scientism and Arguments Against It

Scientism is the belief that science is the ultimate authority on all matters of knowledge, asserting that only empirical evidence and scientific methods can lead to true understanding (Mietzner, 2020). This perspective often dismisses other forms of knowledge, such as philosophical reasoning, ethical considerations, and religious beliefs, as inferior or irrelevant. Scientism holds that if something cannot be measured, tested, or observed through scientific methods, it does not exist or is not worth considering.

However, there are significant arguments against scientism. One of the primary criticisms is that scientism is self-refuting (Mietzner, 2020). The claim that only scientific knowledge is valid cannot itself be proven through scientific methods. It is a philosophical assertion, which means scientism relies on non-scientific reasoning to justify its stance, thus undermining its own premise. Be that as it may, scientism ignores the complexity of human experience, which entails aspects of life that are beyond the reach of empirical science (Mietzner, 2020).

For example, concepts like love, morality, beauty, and meaning cannot be fully explained or measured by science, yet they are central to the human experience. Another argument against scientism is its reductionist tendency, which oversimplifies complex realities by reducing them to mere physical processes (Mietzner, 2020). This approach fails to acknowledge the subjective and qualitative aspects of life, such as emotions, ethical values, and spiritual experiences, which are crucial to understanding the full scope of human existence. Critics argue that by dismissing these dimensions, scientism offers an incomplete and distorted view of reality.

3. Worldview Prompts

a. Ultimate Reality

I believe that ultimate reality is a profound and complex concept that entails both the physical and the spiritual spheres of life. While the physical world is what we can observe, measure, and interact with, there is also an underlying spiritual dimension that transcends our sensory experiences. This spiritual reality, in my view, is governed by a higher power or divine force that provides order and purpose to the universe.

This belief in a higher power shape my understanding of reality as not merely a collection of material objects and phenomena but as a meaningful and interconnected whole. The spiritual aspect of ultimate reality adds depth to existence, offering a sense of purpose and direction that goes beyond the observable world (Bogue et al., 2022). It is this blend of the material and the spiritual that forms the foundation of my worldview, guiding my actions, beliefs, and understanding of life.

b. Nature (Origin) of the Universe

In my perspective, the origin of the universe is a synthesis of both natural processes and divine intervention. I accept scientific explanations such as the Big Bang theory, which provides a detailed account of the physical beginnings of the universe. However, I also believe that there is a divine force that initiated and continues to sustain the universe. This divine force is not just a creator but also an ongoing presence that imbues the universe with purpose and meaning.

The natural laws that govern the universe, such as gravity and thermodynamics, are, in my view, expressions of this divine order. The universe, therefore, is not just a random occurrence but a purposeful creation that reflects both the physical and the spiritual (Bogue et al., 2022). This belief allows me to appreciate the wonders of science while also recognizing the deeper spiritual significance behind the existence of the cosmos.

This assignment will introduce you to the concept of worldview. It will also provide you with a fundamental understanding of Christian spirituality that looks to the union of body, mind, soul, and spirit, along with how those beliefs inform a unique ethical

c. What It Means to Be a Human Being and Purpose in Your Existence

In my perspective, being human means embodying a unique combination of consciousness, self-awareness, and the ability to reason, feel, and make moral decisions. Humans possess the distinct capacity to reflect on their existence, understand complex ideas, and create meaning through their actions and relationships. The purpose of human existence, from my perspective, is to seek fulfillment and meaning through personal growth, nurturing relationships, and contributing to the greater good of society. This purpose is not solely about individual success or happiness but also about how one’s life positively impacts others and the world at large.

Human beings have control over their self, their willingness, decisions, and how they interact with others in the world. The free will makes them to take control over their life and ensure that they meet the individual and universal purpose (Bogue et al., 2022). By balancing self-interest with the well-being of others, humans can lead purposeful lives that are aligned with ethical principles and values. In essence, being human involves a continuous journey of self-discovery, learning, and striving to make a meaningful difference in the world.

d. What Knowledge Is and Sources of Knowledge

I understand knowledge to be an integration of empirical evidence, rational thought, intuition, and experience. Knowledge is not just the accumulation of facts but also the wisdom gained through personal experiences, cultural traditions, and spiritual insights (Bogue et al., 2022). Scientific research and rational thinking provide us with reliable methods to understand the physical world, but there are also other important sources of knowledge, such as intuition, which can guide decisions in situations where empirical evidence may be lacking.

Additionally, spiritual teachings and cultural traditions offer valuable insights into the human condition, ethics, and the meaning of life. I believe that true knowledge is holistic, combining the objective and subjective, the material and the spiritual, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the world and our place in it. It is through this blend of sources that we can gain a deeper, more meaningful comprehension of life.

e. Ethics and Where the Knowledge of Right and Wrong Comes From

For me, ethics is the framework that guides our decisions and actions, helping us determine what is right and wrong. The knowledge of right and wrong is derived from a combination of societal norms, personal experiences, and an innate sense of morality that is influenced by both reason and emotion. Cultural, religious, and philosophical teachings also play a significant role in shaping our ethical understanding.

I believe that this innate sense of morality is universal, grounded in the belief that all individuals have intrinsic worth and should be treated with respect and dignity. Ethical principles, such as fairness, compassion, and justice, are not just abstract concepts but are essential for fostering harmonious relationships and communities. By adhering to these principles, we can navigate the complexities of life in a way that honors the dignity of others and contributes to the greater good.

f. Purpose of Human Life and Existence

The purpose of human life, in my view, is to seek meaning, cultivate relationships, and contribute to the betterment of society. Each person has the potential to make a positive impact on the world through their actions, and fulfillment comes from living a life that aligns with one’s values and contributes to the well-being of others. This purpose is not fixed but evolves as individuals grow, learn, and encounter new experiences.

Life’s purpose is found not only in personal achievements but also in how we help others, build communities, and leave the world a better place than we found it (Weathers, 2018). This belief in the evolving and relational nature of life’s purpose encourages me to remain open to change, to continuously seek out new opportunities for growth, and to engage with the world in a way that is compassionate, ethical, and purposeful.

4. Influence of Personal Worldview in Professional Practice

My personal worldview significantly influences my approach to professional practice, particularly in decision-making. I believe that every individual deserves to be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their background or circumstances. This belief drives my commitment to ethical practice, where decisions are made with consideration for the well-being of others and the greater good. In my current or future professional roles, I strive to balance efficiency and effectiveness with empathy and compassion. For instance, when faced with ethical dilemmas, I rely on my belief in the inherent worth of every person to guide my choices, ensuring that my actions are fair, just, and aligned with my values.

My worldview also encourages me to seek continuous personal and professional growth, as I believe that ongoing learning and self-improvement are essential to fulfilling my purpose and making a positive impact in my field. This perspective helps me stay open to new ideas, collaborate effectively with others, and approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset, always aiming to contribute meaningfully to my profession and society as a whole.

References

Bogue, D. W., Cota, M., De La Torre, V. J., Evans, K. A., Hoehner, P. J., Hogan, M., & White, N. H. (2022). Practicing Dignity: An Introduction to Christian Values and Decision-Making in Health Care (Third). Grand Canyon University. https://bibliu.com/app/#/view/books/B1B4SGSSID7LR/epub/TItlePage.html#page_2

Mietzner, M. (2020). Populist anti-scientism, religious polarisation, and institutionalized corruption: How Indonesia’s democratic decline shaped its COVID-19 response. Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs, 39(2), 227-249. https://doi.org/10.1177/1868103420935561

Weathers, E. (2018). Spirituality and health: A Middle Eastern perspective. Religions, 9(2), 33. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel9020033

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Worldviews: Definition, Examples, and Types

Key Takeaways

✅ A worldview is a belief system that shapes perception.
✅ Major types include religious, philosophical, and political worldviews.
✅ Identifying your worldview helps in personal growth and communication.

Introduction

A worldview is the lens through which individuals interpret reality, shaping their beliefs, values, and actions. It influences how people perceive morality, religion, politics, and even everyday decision-making.

In this article, we’ll explore:

  • What a worldview is

  • Different types of worldviews

  • Real-world examples

  • How to identify your own worldview

What Is a Worldview?

A worldview is a framework of beliefs and assumptions that help individuals make sense of the world. It answers fundamental questions like:

  • Is there a God?

  • What is the purpose of life?

  • How should society be structured?

Worldviews can be shaped by religion, culture, philosophy, and personal experiences.

Key Elements of a Worldview

  1. Metaphysics (What is real?)

  2. Epistemology (How do we know what is true?)

  3. Ethics (What is right and wrong?)

  4. Aesthetics (What is beautiful or meaningful?)

Types of Worldviews

Worldviews can be broadly categorized into several types:

1. Religious Worldviews

  • Christian Worldview: Belief in God, sin, salvation through Jesus.

  • Islamic Worldview: Submission to Allah, following the Quran.

  • Buddhist Worldview: Focus on enlightenment and karma.

2. Philosophical Worldviews

  • Existentialism: Emphasizes individual freedom and choice.

  • Stoicism: Focuses on self-control and rationality.

  • Humanism: Prioritizes human reason and ethics over religion.

3. Political/Economic Worldviews

  • Capitalism: Free markets and private ownership.

  • Socialism: Collective ownership and wealth redistribution.

  • Libertarianism: Minimal government intervention.

4. Personal Worldviews

  • Optimism vs. Pessimism: How one views the future.

  • Materialism vs. Spiritualism: Focus on physical vs. spiritual well-being.

Worldview Examples

Here are some real-world examples of different worldviews:

1. A Humanist Worldview

  • Belief: Humans are capable of solving problems through reason.

  • Example: Secular humanists prioritize science and ethics over religion.

2. A Biblical Worldview

  • Belief: The Bible is the ultimate authority.

  • Example: Rejecting evolution in favor of creationism.

3. A Scientific Naturalist Worldview

  • Belief: Only the physical world exists; no supernatural forces.

  • Example: Relying on empirical evidence for truth.

4. A Postmodern Worldview

  • Belief: Truth is subjective and shaped by culture.

  • Example: Rejecting absolute moral standards.

How to Identify Your Worldview

Ask yourself:

  1. What do I believe about God?

  2. What is the meaning of life?

  3. What are my core ethical principles?

If you’re unsure, take a worldview assessment quiz (many are available online).

Why Understanding Worldviews Matters

  • Helps in self-awareness.

  • Improves communication with people of different beliefs.

  • Influences decision-making in politics, ethics, and relationships.

Conclusion

Your worldview shapes how you see the world—whether through religion, philosophy, or personal values. By examining different worldview examples, you can better understand your own beliefs and those of others.

Worldview Analysis and Personal Inventory

Student Name:

After reading the topic Resources, respond to the following, using only citations from the topic Resources:

Based on the topic Resources, in 250-300 words, explain the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics.

Based on the topic Resources, in 250-300 words, explain the term scientismand describe two of the main arguments against it.

Respond to each of the worldview prompts according to your personal worldview, or “your own personal beliefs that comprise your worldview.”

In 125-150 words, explain ultimate reality.

In 125-150 words, explain the nature (origin) of the universe.

In 125-150 words, explain what it means to be a human being and if there is purpose in human life and existence.

In 125-150 words, explain what knowledge is and what the sources of knowledge are.

In 125-150 words, explain ethics and where the knowledge of right and wrong comes from.

In 125-150 words, explain the purpose of your life and existence.

In 125-150 words, explain the influence of your personal worldview values in decision-making within current or future professional practice.

References

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Considering the five stakeholders in health care: consumers, providers, payers, suppliers, and regulators

Module 1: Assignment

Assignment:

Professional Development

  • Considering the five stakeholders in health care: consumers, providers, payers, suppliers, and regulators – what role can each play in health care quality, and cost containment?
  • In your opinion, what health policy has had the greatest impact on health care in the United States? Why?
  • Frame some arguments for or against the policy of mandated minimum staffing ratios in the positive versus normative economic dichotomy.

This APA essay will have 1200-1500 words with 4 supporting references. Make certain to include an introduction and conclusion paragraph, along a title and reference page.

Expert Answer and Explanation

Professional Development

Considering the five stakeholders in health care: consumers, providers, payers, suppliers, and regulators – what role can each play in health care quality, and cost containment?

Engaging with stakeholders is an essential element in which the organization can attain its success. The organization has to ensure a clear vision obtained from a wide and strategic process of planning and the marketing plan. A healthcare setting that facilitates effective engagement can easily translate their needs to meet the industry requirements or otherwise facilitate strategic development. Stakeholder understanding also ads in the identification of a common ground that unifies all the stakeholders with regards to their requirements and needs (Yoo, 2018).

Each stakeholder is unique, and their needs might either be dependent on each other or entirely independent. Both external and internal stakeholders have to work together to ensure that they meet the required stipulations and increase the organization’s performance. Internal stakeholders interact with the healthcare facility daily and can ensure that the organization meets all the required thresholds. This consolidation of stakeholder requirements, as well as that of the healthcare organization, is able to affect the overall health and cost of containment.

Consumers

Consumers within the healthcare system comprise of the patients and other individuals that need medical services. Patients are required to be treated with the high measure of quality to ensure satisfaction and guarantee on the various ways in which care will be provided to them while at the facility. For the healthcare facility to attend and meet each patient’s demand, they have first to identify the current trends that are prevailing in facilitating patient outcome and satisfaction (Okeke et al., 2019).

Different patients present different medical conditions that required advanced medical expertise and medical equipment to mitigate. Some may also seek medical care with comorbid illnesses that are complex to diagnose and treat. These conditions have an impact on the overall quality of care, as well as the cost of containment. For instance, it becomes costly to treat and offer continuous quality care to a patient with multiple illnesses without proper finances.

Providers

Health care providers constitute the internal stakeholders as they comprise the administration, nurses, and doctors required to attend to patient needs. A healthcare facility has to ensure that they provide high-quality care that meets the demands of the patient. The facility also needs to abide by industry standards. The quality of care is dependent on the ability of the providers to guarantee their effectiveness (Bastian, Munoz, & Ventura, 2016). This construct defines the role in which the providers can ensure high-quality care and cost containment.

One way to facilitate quality care is by hiring quality personnel to oversee the facility’s operations. Quality nurses and doctors reflect the potential to deliver quality care. Health care providers can also ensure that there is sufficient and high-quality technology in line with industry-specific needs. Through the use of the electronic records system, the facility can ensure that the services provided are of high quality (Okeke et al., 2019).

These two services may have an initial implication on the cost. The provision of high-quality care will help with cost containment by offering an effective positive healthcare image and an increased number of patients. Providers also facilitate the issue of quality in healthcare by adopting the standard and acceptable models of practice, such as the use of EBP, which inform the best treatment options and create policies.

Payers

Health care payers include insurance companies, employers, the government, and the out-of-pocket payment model. These alternatives have a role to play when it comes to ascertaining the quality of care and the overall cost containment. To begin with, the insurance company act as an intermediary between the patient and the healthcare facility. With the insurance in place, the patient is guaranteed access to quality care without considering the financial implication.

For instance, Medicare and Medicaid offer financial aid to elderly patients within the United States, helping them acquire medical care that is of high quality and specific to their specific needs. Insurance agencies also create measures that limit the charges that the healthcare organization charge on specific service provisions (Bastian, Munoz, & Ventura, 2016). The agencies also limit the amount that the organization can charge a patient in a single hospital visit creating a measure against cost containment.

Secondly, the government also has direct impacts on the quality of care as well as cost containment. The government is the major financier for public hospitals and other government-owned insurance covers. In this manner, the government, either state or federal, can ensure that the public healthcare facilities are well equipped and create policies that dictate the quality of care that can be provided to patients (Bastian, Munoz, & Ventura, 2016). Similarly, it also offers the same services as the private insurance companies but allows the beneficiaries to afford the provide healthcare services. On the other hand, out-of-pocket payment is also a viable payment option, but people with low income may hinder the affordability of quality services.

Suppliers

The quality of healthcare performance can be based on the supplier able to provide quality equipment and medication. Suppliers also play a critical role in ensuring the provision of quality care within an organization. First, suppliers of medicines can ensure that the medication is delivered on time and meet s the standards required by the market’s standards. Additionally, supplier integrity is essential in ensuring the medical supplies provided are up to standard and perform what they are meant to (Falasca, & Kros, 2018).

Technological suppliers also have to ensure adherence to the standards of healthcare IT supplies. One of the healthcare facilities ‘ objectives is to ensure the provision of quality care, and the use of medical technology equipment and medicines from the supplier is an essential way to achieve these goals.

Suppliers also help with the aspect of cost containment in one way. Timely delivery of materials and medication facilitates the efficiency of services and long-term benefits (Falasca, & Kros, 2018). Suppliers can also participate in cost containment when they enter into a long term understanding with the healthcare facility to acquire medical supplies and equipment at a reduced price. In this way, the healthcare facility is able to cut on costs used to purchase medical supplies.

Regulators

Health care regulators provide guidelines and policies that healthcare provides need to use in order to facilitate efficient care. Regulators mainly emphasize how the healthcare consumer will be able to get quality healthcare by ensuring that the facility operates at optimal capacity. Another way that the regulator helps with the provision of quality care includes the use of licensing and certifications required by the organization to achieve certain elements of care. Licensing of healthcare organization requires strict adherence by the facility on standard procedures required for a healthcare facility (Hosseinichimeh et al., 2019).

These features maximize patient security and the nature of quality care. Regulators also provide rules on how to ensure patient safety and security of their data. Patient safety also facilitates an environment of trust between the patient and the facility. This correlation will ensure that the patients are accorded quality treatment and care, ensuring satisfaction.

In your opinion, what health policy has had the greatest impact on health care in the United States? Why?

In my opinion, the Affordable Care Act of 2010had the greatest impact on health care in the United States. Since the implementation of the Act, the American healthcare system has drastically changed with the inclusion of numerous incentives for both the patient and the healthcare industry. To begin with, the policy leads to increased accessibility to healthcare by many people (Griffith, Evans, & Bor, 2017). Though the provision of insurance covers that are affordable by the low-income earners, the policy facilitated an increase in the people with healthcare coverage.

Additionally, the health care system was able to encounter an increase in the number of consumers prompting them to increase their overall size and practitioners to attend to the high numbers of patients able to afford the care. The Affordable Care Act provides financial aid to the elderly in the community, children, and the disabled. The incentives are subsidized, and the health care quality they offer is of high quality, leading to patients’ leading quality life.

Frame some arguments for or against the policy of mandated minimum staffing ratios in the positive versus normative economic dichotomy

The mandated staffing ratios aid with ensuring a balance between service providers and patient population. The policy ensures that while the nurses are ensuring high quality care, there is also guaranteed safety of their health and emotional standpoint (Griffith, Evans, & Bor, 2017). The policy also creates a working environment that facilitates a standard nurse-patient ratio leading to a shortage of nurses and the need for the organization to facilitate employment of additional nurses. Be that as it may, the current COVID-19 has hard a hit on the normative economy making it difficult to balance the ratios. However, the facilities can still ensure maintained healthcare services and retention of the available nurses.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the consolidation of stakeholder requirements and that of the healthcare organization can affect the overall health and cost of containment. Different stakeholders have different needs and impacts on a healthcare facility. To meet these demands, they have to work together to benefit from quality healthcare and cost containment. Alternatively, the Affordable Care Act has been essential in facilitating improved patient care for the patients and creating a safe environment for providing healthcare services.

References

Bastian, N. D., Munoz, D., & Ventura, M. (2016). A mixed-methods research framework for healthcare process improvement. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 31(1), e39-e51.

Falasca, M., & Kros, J. F. (2018). Success factors and performance outcomes of healthcare industrial vending systems: An empirical analysis. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 126, 41-52.

Griffith, K., Evans, L., & Bor, J. (2017). The Affordable Care Act reduced socioeconomic disparities in health care access. Health Affairs, 36(8), 1503-1510.

Hosseinichimeh, N., Kim, H., Ebrahimvandi, A., Iams, J., & Andersen, D. (2019). Using a stakeholder analysis to improve systems modelling of health issues: the impact of progesterone therapy on infant mortality in Ohio. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 36(4), 476-493.

Okeke, F., Tseng, E., Piantella, B., Brown, M., Kaur, H., Sterling, M. R., & Dell, N. (2019, July). Technology, home health care, and heart failure: A qualitative analysis with multiple stakeholders. In Proceedings of the 2nd ACM SIGCAS Conference on Computing and Sustainable Societies (pp. 122-133).

Yoo, D. (2018). Stakeholder Tokens: a constructive method for value sensitive design stakeholder analysis. Ethics and Information Technology, 1-5.

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Identifying Stakeholders in the Healthcare Sector

The healthcare sector represents one of the most complex and interconnected industries globally, involving numerous parties with diverse interests, responsibilities, and influence levels. Understanding and effectively managing these stakeholders is crucial for healthcare organizations to deliver quality care, maintain operational efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth. This comprehensive guide explores the intricate web of healthcare stakeholders and provides practical insights for effective stakeholder identification and management.

Who are Healthcare Stakeholders?

Healthcare stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that have a vested interest in the healthcare system’s operations, outcomes, or decisions (Kujala et al., 2022). These parties can either affect or be affected by healthcare policies, services, and organizational actions. The healthcare stakeholder ecosystem extends far beyond the traditional patient-provider relationship, encompassing a broad spectrum of entities ranging from regulatory bodies and insurance companies to community organizations and technology vendors (Swift Digital, 2025).

Healthcare stakeholders possess varying degrees of influence and interest in healthcare outcomes (University of Kansas, 2024). Some stakeholders directly participate in care delivery, while others influence the system through policy-making, funding, or regulatory oversight. Understanding these different roles and relationships is fundamental to effective healthcare management and policy development (Wiig et al., 2024).

The identification of healthcare stakeholders requires a systematic approach that considers both direct and indirect relationships with healthcare organizations (Deverka et al., 2012). This process involves mapping out all parties who contribute to, benefit from, or are impacted by healthcare services and decisions.

The Main Healthcare Stakeholders

The healthcare sector encompasses a diverse array of stakeholders, each playing distinct roles in the healthcare ecosystem. Understanding these primary stakeholders and their unique perspectives is essential for effective healthcare management.

Patients and Their Families represent the central focus of healthcare services (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2024). They are the primary beneficiaries of medical care and have fundamental interests in receiving quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare services. Patients bring unique perspectives about their health needs, treatment preferences, and care experiences that directly influence healthcare delivery models (Danel et al., 2022).

Healthcare Providers include physicians, nurses, specialists, therapists, and other clinical professionals who deliver direct patient care (Saint Joseph’s University, 2024). These stakeholders possess clinical expertise and are responsible for treatment decisions, care coordination, and maintaining professional standards. Their interests often center on clinical autonomy, professional development, and resource availability for optimal patient care.

Healthcare Institutions such as hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and ambulatory care centers serve as the primary venues for healthcare delivery (Borealis, 2024). These organizations have interests in operational efficiency, financial sustainability, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance while maintaining their mission to serve their communities.

Insurance Companies and Payers play a crucial role in healthcare financing by determining coverage policies, reimbursement rates, and access to services. Their interests typically focus on cost containment, risk management, and ensuring appropriate utilization of healthcare services while maintaining member satisfaction.

Government and Regulatory Bodies establish healthcare policies, regulations, and standards that govern the entire healthcare system. These stakeholders are responsible for public health protection, healthcare quality assurance, and ensuring equitable access to services across populations.

Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Companies develop, manufacture, and distribute medical products essential for patient care. Their interests include research and development investment recovery, market access, and regulatory approval while contributing to improved health outcomes through innovation.

Healthcare Technology Vendors provide essential systems and solutions including electronic health records, medical equipment, and digital health platforms. These stakeholders focus on technological advancement, system integration, and supporting healthcare organizations’ operational efficiency.

Internal and External Stakeholders

Understanding the distinction between internal and external stakeholders helps healthcare organizations develop targeted engagement strategies and manage relationships more effectively.

Internal Stakeholders are directly part of the healthcare organization and have immediate influence over its operations and decisions. These include healthcare organization leadership, clinical staff, administrative personnel, support staff, and board members. Internal stakeholders typically have aligned interests with organizational success but may have different perspectives on priorities and resource allocation.

Healthcare organization executives and senior management teams are responsible for strategic planning, operational oversight, and organizational performance. Clinical staff members, including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, focus on patient care quality and clinical outcomes. Administrative and support staff ensure smooth organizational operations, while board members provide governance oversight and strategic guidance.

External Stakeholders exist outside the healthcare organization but significantly influence or are influenced by its activities. These stakeholders include patients and their families, regulatory agencies, insurance companies, community organizations, suppliers, and competing healthcare providers.

External stakeholders often have diverse and sometimes conflicting interests. Patients prioritize quality care and access, while insurance companies focus on cost control. Regulatory agencies emphasize compliance and public safety, whereas community organizations may advocate for specific population health needs.

The relationship between internal and external stakeholders creates a dynamic environment where healthcare organizations must balance multiple priorities and interests. Effective stakeholder management requires understanding these different perspectives and finding ways to align various stakeholder interests with organizational goals.

The Importance of Identifying Stakeholders in the Healthcare Sector

Stakeholder identification serves as the foundation for effective healthcare management and strategic planning (Boland et al., 2023). Without a comprehensive understanding of who the stakeholders are and what their interests entail, healthcare organizations cannot develop appropriate engagement strategies or make informed decisions that consider all relevant perspectives (National Health and Medical Research Council, 2024).

Strategic Planning and Decision Making benefit significantly from thorough stakeholder identification (Deverka et al., 2012). Healthcare organizations face complex decisions regarding service offerings, resource allocation, technology investments, and strategic partnerships. Understanding stakeholder perspectives ensures that decisions consider all relevant interests and potential impacts, leading to more sustainable and successful outcomes.

Risk Management improves when organizations identify all stakeholders who could be affected by or influence organizational decisions (Wiig et al., 2024). Unidentified stakeholders can become sources of unexpected opposition, regulatory challenges, or reputational risks. By mapping all stakeholders early in the planning process, organizations can anticipate potential challenges and develop mitigation strategies.

Resource Optimization becomes more effective when organizations understand the full scope of stakeholder needs and expectations. This understanding helps prioritize investments, allocate resources efficiently, and avoid duplicative efforts across different stakeholder groups.

Compliance and Regulatory Management requires clear identification of all regulatory stakeholders and their requirements. Healthcare organizations operate in a highly regulated environment where failure to consider all regulatory stakeholders can result in compliance violations, penalties, and operational disruptions.

Quality Improvement Initiatives benefit from stakeholder identification by ensuring that improvement efforts address the needs and concerns of all relevant parties. This comprehensive approach leads to more sustainable quality improvements and greater stakeholder satisfaction.

Community Relations and Public Trust depend on understanding and engaging with community stakeholders. Healthcare organizations that fail to identify and engage community stakeholders may face public opposition, reduced community support, and challenges in fulfilling their community benefit obligations.

How Do You Identify Stakeholders in the Healthcare System?

Effective stakeholder identification requires a systematic approach that ensures comprehensive coverage of all relevant parties while prioritizing stakeholders based on their influence and interest levels.

Stakeholder Mapping begins with creating a comprehensive list of all potential stakeholders (University of Kansas, 2024). This process involves brainstorming sessions with diverse organizational representatives, reviewing organizational charts, analyzing service delivery processes, and examining regulatory requirements. The goal is to identify every individual, group, or organization that could affect or be affected by healthcare organization activities.

Categorization and Analysis follows initial identification, where stakeholders are grouped based on their relationship to the organization, their interests, and their level of influence (Institute for Healthcare Quality Improvement, 2025). Common categorization approaches include internal versus external stakeholders, primary versus secondary stakeholders, and direct versus indirect stakeholders.

Influence and Interest Assessment involves evaluating each stakeholder’s level of influence over organizational decisions and their degree of interest in organizational outcomes (Deverka et al., 2012). This assessment typically uses a matrix approach where stakeholders are plotted based on high or low influence and high or low interest levels.

Stakeholder Prioritization emerges from the influence and interest assessment, helping organizations focus their engagement efforts on stakeholders who have the greatest potential impact on organizational success (Boland et al., 2020). High-influence, high-interest stakeholders typically require the most attention and engagement.

Documentation and Validation ensure that stakeholder identification results are recorded, shared with relevant organizational members, and validated through discussions with subject matter experts. This step helps identify any missing stakeholders and confirms the accuracy of influence and interest assessments.

Regular Review and Updates maintain the relevance of stakeholder identification as organizational circumstances, regulatory environments, and community needs evolve. Stakeholder landscapes are dynamic, requiring periodic reassessment to ensure continued accuracy and completeness.

Engagement Strategy Development translates stakeholder identification into actionable plans for building and maintaining relationships with identified stakeholders. Different stakeholder groups require different engagement approaches based on their characteristics, preferences, and relationship with the organization.

Stakeholder Management in Different Segments of the Healthcare Sector

Healthcare sector diversity requires tailored approaches to stakeholder management across different segments, each with unique stakeholder configurations and management challenges.

Hospital Systems manage complex stakeholder ecosystems including medical staff, nursing personnel, administrative teams, patients and families, insurance companies, regulatory agencies, community organizations, and vendor partners. Hospital stakeholder management focuses on clinical quality, operational efficiency, financial performance, and community benefit delivery. These organizations must balance competing interests between cost control and quality improvement while maintaining regulatory compliance and community trust.

Primary Care Practices typically have more focused stakeholder groups including patients, referring physicians, insurance companies, regulatory bodies, and support service providers. Stakeholder management in primary care emphasizes patient satisfaction, referral relationship maintenance, payer contract management, and regulatory compliance. These smaller organizations often have more direct relationships with their stakeholders but may have limited resources for formal stakeholder management programs.

Specialty Care Centers manage stakeholders including referring physicians, patients with specific conditions, specialized insurance programs, regulatory agencies, and medical device or pharmaceutical companies. Their stakeholder management strategies focus on clinical expertise demonstration, referral network development, specialized payer relationship management, and regulatory compliance for specialized services.

Long-Term Care Facilities work with unique stakeholder groups including residents and their families, healthcare providers, regulatory agencies, insurance companies, community organizations, and staff members. Stakeholder management in long-term care emphasizes quality of life, safety, family communication, regulatory compliance, and staff retention in challenging work environments.

Mental Health and Behavioral Health Organizations manage stakeholders including patients with specialized needs, families, primary care providers, insurance companies with behavioral health coverage, regulatory agencies, community mental health organizations, and advocacy groups. Their stakeholder management focuses on reducing stigma, ensuring access to care, managing complex insurance requirements, and coordinating with community support services.

Public Health Departments work with broad stakeholder groups including community members, healthcare providers, other government agencies, non-profit organizations, schools, businesses, and advocacy groups. Public health stakeholder management emphasizes community engagement, inter-agency collaboration, health education, and emergency preparedness coordination.

Healthcare Technology Companies manage stakeholders including healthcare providers, patients, regulatory agencies, healthcare institutions, payers, and integration partners. Their stakeholder management focuses on technology adoption, user satisfaction, regulatory compliance, integration capabilities, and demonstrating return on investment for healthcare organizations.

The Importance of Effective Stakeholder Management in the Healthcare Sector

Effective stakeholder management in healthcare extends beyond relationship maintenance to encompass strategic value creation, risk mitigation, and sustainable organizational performance (Kujala et al., 2022). The interconnected nature of healthcare systems amplifies the importance of stakeholder management, as decisions and actions ripple throughout the ecosystem affecting multiple parties simultaneously (Wiig et al., 2024).

Quality of Care Improvement directly benefits from effective stakeholder management (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2024). When healthcare organizations successfully engage patients, families, clinical staff, and other stakeholders in quality improvement initiatives, they gain diverse perspectives that lead to more comprehensive and sustainable improvements. Patient engagement in care planning, staff participation in process improvement, and family involvement in care coordination all contribute to better health outcomes (Danel et al., 2022).

Financial Performance Enhancement results from stakeholder management through improved payer relationships, reduced regulatory compliance costs, increased patient satisfaction leading to better reputation and market share, and more effective resource utilization (Saint Joseph’s University, 2024). Organizations that maintain strong relationships with payers can negotiate better contract terms, while those with excellent regulatory relationships experience fewer compliance issues and associated costs.

Innovation and Adaptation accelerate when healthcare organizations effectively engage stakeholders in identifying needs, testing solutions, and implementing changes. Technology vendors, clinical staff, patients, and research institutions can provide valuable insights that drive innovation and help organizations adapt to changing healthcare needs and market conditions.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management improve significantly through proactive stakeholder engagement. Organizations that maintain open communication with regulatory agencies, stay connected with industry associations, and engage legal and compliance experts can anticipate regulatory changes and implement necessary adjustments before compliance issues arise.

Community Health Impact expands when healthcare organizations effectively engage community stakeholders in health promotion, disease prevention, and population health initiatives. Partnerships with schools, community organizations, local government, and other healthcare providers can address social determinants of health and improve overall community well-being.

Organizational Resilience strengthens through diverse stakeholder relationships that provide support during challenging times. Organizations with strong stakeholder relationships can more effectively navigate crises, secure resources during shortages, and maintain community support during difficult periods.

Strategic Planning and Execution become more effective when stakeholder input informs strategic decisions and stakeholder support facilitates implementation. Organizations that engage stakeholders in strategic planning develop more realistic and achievable plans while building the support necessary for successful execution.

The Challenges of Stakeholder Management in Healthcare

Healthcare stakeholder management faces unique challenges stemming from the sector’s complexity, regulatory requirements, diverse stakeholder interests, and resource constraints (Schröder-Bäck et al., 2014). Understanding these challenges is essential for developing effective management strategies.

Competing and Conflicting Interests present perhaps the most significant challenge in healthcare stakeholder management (Boland et al., 2023). Patients want comprehensive, high-quality care with minimal cost-sharing, while insurance companies seek to control costs and manage utilization. Healthcare providers desire clinical autonomy and adequate resources, while administrators focus on operational efficiency and financial sustainability (Saint Joseph’s University, 2024). Regulatory agencies emphasize compliance and public safety, sometimes requiring costly implementations that strain organizational resources.

Resource Constraints limit healthcare organizations’ ability to engage all stakeholders effectively (Danel et al., 2022). Stakeholder management requires time, personnel, and financial resources that may be scarce in healthcare environments focused on patient care delivery. Organizations must prioritize stakeholder engagement activities while ensuring that patient care remains the primary focus.

Regulatory Complexity creates stakeholder management challenges through multiple, sometimes overlapping regulatory requirements. Healthcare organizations must satisfy various regulatory stakeholders including federal agencies, state departments, accrediting organizations, and professional licensing boards. Each regulatory stakeholder may have different requirements, timelines, and communication preferences.

Communication Barriers arise from the diverse backgrounds, expertise levels, and communication preferences of healthcare stakeholders. Medical professionals use clinical terminology that may be incomprehensible to patients and families, while regulatory language may be difficult for clinical staff to interpret. Cultural and language differences among patient populations add additional communication complexity.

Stakeholder Fatigue can develop when organizations over-engage stakeholders or fail to demonstrate the value of stakeholder input. Healthcare professionals are often asked to participate in multiple committees, surveys, and feedback sessions, leading to reduced participation and engagement over time.

Technology and Information Sharing Challenges complicate stakeholder management when different stakeholders use incompatible systems or have varying levels of technological sophistication. Sharing information with stakeholders while maintaining privacy and security requirements adds complexity to stakeholder engagement efforts.

Geographic and Organizational Boundaries create challenges when healthcare organizations serve diverse communities or work with stakeholders across large geographic areas. Rural healthcare organizations may struggle to engage stakeholders who are geographically dispersed, while large health systems must manage stakeholder relationships across multiple markets and service areas.

Measuring Stakeholder Management Effectiveness proves difficult when stakeholder satisfaction and engagement are subjective and when the benefits of stakeholder management may not be immediately apparent or easily quantifiable.

The Implications of These Challenges for Healthcare Organizations

The challenges inherent in healthcare stakeholder management have far-reaching implications that affect organizational performance, strategic planning, and long-term sustainability. Healthcare organizations must understand these implications to develop appropriate responses and mitigation strategies.

Strategic Planning Complications arise when competing stakeholder interests make it difficult to establish clear organizational priorities and strategic directions. Organizations may struggle to balance short-term stakeholder demands with long-term strategic objectives, leading to reactive rather than proactive planning approaches. The inability to effectively manage stakeholder input can result in strategic plans that lack stakeholder support and face implementation challenges.

Operational Inefficiencies develop when stakeholder management challenges create internal conflicts, communication breakdowns, and duplicated efforts. Poor stakeholder management can lead to increased administrative burden, longer decision-making processes, and reduced organizational agility. These inefficiencies ultimately impact patient care delivery and organizational performance.

Financial Performance Impact occurs through multiple pathways including increased compliance costs, reduced payer satisfaction leading to contract challenges, decreased patient satisfaction affecting reputation and market share, and higher staff turnover resulting from poor internal stakeholder management. Organizations may also miss opportunities for beneficial partnerships and collaborative arrangements due to ineffective stakeholder engagement.

Quality and Safety Risks emerge when stakeholder management challenges prevent effective communication about quality issues, limit participation in quality improvement initiatives, or create conflicts that distract from patient care focus. Poor stakeholder management can also result in inadequate input from patients and families, reducing the effectiveness of patient-centered care initiatives.

Regulatory and Legal Exposure increases when organizations fail to effectively manage relationships with regulatory stakeholders or when stakeholder conflicts result in complaints, investigations, or legal actions. Organizations may face increased scrutiny from regulatory agencies and higher compliance costs if stakeholder management issues affect regulatory relationships.

Innovation and Adaptation Barriers develop when stakeholder management challenges limit organizations’ ability to engage external partners, implement new technologies, or adapt to changing market conditions. Poor stakeholder relationships can prevent organizations from accessing innovative solutions or participating in collaborative improvement initiatives.

Reputation and Community Relations Impact can be significant when stakeholder management challenges become public or affect community trust in the organization. Healthcare organizations depend on community support and positive reputation for patient volume, staff recruitment, and community partnership opportunities.

Workforce Engagement and Retention Issues may develop when internal stakeholder management challenges create poor working conditions, limited professional development opportunities, or conflicts between different staff groups. These issues can lead to higher turnover rates, recruitment difficulties, and reduced organizational performance.

Key Takeaways

Effective stakeholder management in healthcare requires a comprehensive, strategic approach that acknowledges the sector’s unique complexity and challenges while building sustainable relationships that support organizational success and improved health outcomes (Boland et al., 2023).

Comprehensive Stakeholder Identification serves as the foundation for effective stakeholder management (University of Kansas, 2024). Healthcare organizations must invest time and resources in systematically identifying all relevant stakeholders, understanding their interests and influence levels, and regularly updating stakeholder assessments as circumstances change. This identification process should be inclusive, considering both obvious and less apparent stakeholders who may affect or be affected by organizational activities (Wiig et al., 2024).

Prioritization and Resource Allocation enable organizations to focus their stakeholder management efforts where they can have the greatest impact (Deverka et al., 2012). Not all stakeholders require the same level of engagement, and organizations must develop prioritization frameworks that consider stakeholder influence, interest, and potential impact on organizational objectives.

Communication Strategy Development must address the diverse communication needs and preferences of different stakeholder groups (National Health and Medical Research Council, 2024). Effective healthcare stakeholder management requires tailored communication approaches that consider stakeholder expertise levels, cultural backgrounds, preferred communication channels, and information needs.

Relationship Building and Maintenance require ongoing attention and investment. Healthcare stakeholder relationships are built through consistent, authentic engagement that demonstrates respect for stakeholder perspectives and commitment to addressing their legitimate concerns. These relationships must be maintained through regular communication, transparency, and follow-through on commitments.

Integration with Organizational Planning ensures that stakeholder management efforts align with and support organizational strategic objectives. Stakeholder input should inform strategic planning processes, while stakeholder management strategies should support strategic plan implementation.

Continuous Improvement and Adaptation keep stakeholder management efforts relevant and effective as circumstances change. Healthcare organizations should regularly assess the effectiveness of their stakeholder management approaches, seek feedback from stakeholders, and adapt their strategies based on lessons learned and changing circumstances.

Technology and Innovation Utilization can enhance stakeholder management effectiveness through improved communication tools, data management systems, and engagement platforms. Organizations should explore how technology can support more efficient and effective stakeholder engagement while maintaining the personal relationships that are essential in healthcare.

Measurement and Accountability help organizations understand the effectiveness of their stakeholder management efforts and identify opportunities for improvement. While stakeholder management outcomes can be difficult to quantify, organizations should develop metrics that track stakeholder satisfaction, engagement levels, and the impact of stakeholder input on organizational performance.

Leadership Commitment and Cultural Integration ensure that stakeholder management becomes an integral part of organizational culture rather than an additional administrative requirement. Leadership must demonstrate commitment to stakeholder engagement and ensure that all organizational members understand their roles in stakeholder relationship management.

Collaboration and Partnership Development can help healthcare organizations address stakeholder management challenges by sharing resources, expertise, and best practices with other organizations. Industry associations, collaborative networks, and partnership arrangements can provide valuable support for stakeholder management initiatives.

The healthcare sector’s continued evolution toward value-based care, population health management, and integrated delivery models makes effective stakeholder management increasingly critical for organizational success. Healthcare organizations that invest in comprehensive stakeholder identification, develop effective engagement strategies, and build sustainable stakeholder relationships will be better positioned to navigate industry challenges, deliver high-quality care, and achieve their mission of improving health outcomes for the communities they serve.

Success in healthcare stakeholder management requires patience, persistence, and commitment to building authentic relationships based on mutual respect and shared interests in improving health outcomes. While the challenges are significant, the benefits of effective stakeholder management—including improved quality of care, enhanced organizational performance, and stronger community relationships—make the investment worthwhile for healthcare organizations committed to excellence and sustainability.

References and Sources

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Additional Resources

For healthcare professionals and organizations seeking to implement effective stakeholder management practices, the following resources provide valuable guidance:

  • Multi-Stakeholder Engagement (MuSE) Consortium: An international network providing guidance for stakeholder engagement in healthcare guideline development
  • Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): Comprehensive resources on patient-centered outcomes research and stakeholder engagement
  • Institute for Healthcare Quality Improvement: Practical tools and frameworks for stakeholder analysis and engagement
  • National Health and Medical Research Council: Guidelines and frameworks for stakeholder engagement in health research and policy development
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Evaluate Mr Doe’s health history and other pertinent medical information presented above to answer the questions that follow

Evaluate Mr Doe's health history and other pertinent medical information presented above to answer the questions that follow

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NRS-460 Case Study: John Doe – Emergency Department

PART II: Critical Thinking Activity

Use the findings from your evaluation to complete the following:

Assessment Findings

Evaluate Mr Doe’s health history and other pertinent medical information presented above to answer the questions that follow.
Based on your evaluation, synthesize normal and abnormal findings. Create a list prioritizing three to five problems and health concerns present for the patient. Your response should be a minimum of 300 words.
  1. Internal hemorrhage -The urine tests reveal the presence of RBCs, indicating possible internal hemorrhage. Bleeding internally can be due to injured bladder, resulting to rapturing of the bladder. It is also possible that the bleeding could be due to the trauma on the kidney or even injured urethra (Erasu et al., 2022). However, a blood-clot health issue could be considered a factor as well.
  2. Substance dependence problem -Doe’s accident happened as he rode his motorcycle under the influence, and considering that he tested positive for cannabinoids, assessing his neurological functioning, and treating him is likely to be a challenge. The reason for this is that cannabinoids hamper cognition by reducing focus, information processing, and memory. It also delays reflex actions, making it difficult for the patient to coordinate certain essential functions. Combined with additional symptoms like agitation, these disruptions in mental functioning can complicate the assessment in the sense that Doe may fail to provide substantive details about his health that can improve assessment outcomes.
  3. Serious Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) -This signified by Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 6. It also indicated by the fracture of Doe’s skull which is tied to the different manifestations he exhibits like agitation, uneasiness, stretched pupils, and impaired Level of Consciousness (LOC).
  4. The presence of orthopedic Injuries – Fracture of the left ribs, and closed left femur are some of the injuries revealed by the case study information. With injured ribs, Doe may struggle with sustaining normal breathing. Conversely, the fractured femur may complicate the hemorrhage problem by causing fat embolism.
  5. Circulatory collapse – This is a potential clinical issue for Doe considering the vitals like respiratory rate which is 28. Because a healthy adult’s RR lies within the range, 12 and 18, the RR of 28 is irregularly high. Other abnormal labs include Heart Rate (HR) of 136, which is an elevated HR, and significantly low blood pressure levels of 84/60 mmHg.
Provide rationale justifying your proposed list. Use at least one evidence-based resource to support your rationale. Your response should be a minimum of 200 words.
  1. Hemorrhage that is internal -It could be an indication of injured bladder, which may require additional screening using the CT scan. Considering this manifestation, the provider may monitor Doe’s urine volume including renal function.
  2. Cannabinoid impairs the functioning of the brain, which makes it difficult to monitor Doe’s neurological health. Considering this issue, the provider working with Doe needs to properly document the use of cannabis (Pognan et al., 2023). Involving a toxicologist is crucial to provide information that can help prevent adverse events linked to withdrawal.
  3. Fast embolism syndrome is a potential medical complication that may occur due to the injuries that affect the ribs. This syndrome is associated with breathing difficulties among other manifestations. Managing the TBI may require administering opioids to lessen the pain, and performing surgery.
  4. Circulatory collapse– Extremely low B.P. coupled with elevated HR is an indication of trauma. Initially when the patient presents to the ER, the intervention goal should be restoring perfusion including the supply of oxygen to the lungs and the brain. Part of the intervention may involve the transfusion of blood.
  5. With a TBI that is severe, the patient risk developing complications characterized by the significant decline in tissue oxygen levels. The patient can benefit from osmotic therapy among other interventions.
Discuss how each team member can contribute to the formation and improvement of diagnosis for this patient. Your response should be a minimum of 200 words.
  1. ER Doctor: Works in collaboration with ER nurses to resuscitate and stabilize the patient, and initiate interventions that help save the patient’s life. In addition, they are responsible of coordinating the CT scan, ensuring that the screening is adequate.
  2. Neurologist: Assesses the status of Doe’s head injuries including the TBI, establishing whether interventions like surgery are required to prevent serious complications.
  3. Orthopedist: Examines the extent of the orthopedic injuries to establish if the patient needs fixing of their ribs.
  4. Cardiorespiratory physician: They evaluate the patient, examining the level of aeration of the lungs. They also administer interventions meant to increase the supply of oxygen to the lungs (Taylor et al., 2023).
  5. Toxicologist: Prepares the toxicology report, highlighting the amount of cannabis products in Doe’s blood. Their other role entails adjusting the drug dosage to minimize the risk of serious drug events.
  6. The ER nurses: They work with physicians, receiving and implementing the instructions they receive. They also monitor the patient’s vital signs, sharing with physicians, pertinent information regarding the patient’s progress.
  7. Psychologist: It is important to involve a psychologist to address the emotional and psychological issues tied to the stressors. The pain linked to injuries is a major stressor, and if left unmanaged, stress can lead to depression or alter Doe’s sleep cycle.

Interventions

 Mr. Doe requires numerous interventions upon arrival to the hospital.
Based on your assessment, describe the interventions that are required upon Mr. Doe’s arrival to the hospital to mitigate the risk of further complications. Your response should be a minimum of 300 words. When Doe presents to the ER, the interventions in this case include:

  1. Restoration of normal breathing: This is achieved by initiating mechanical ventilation and maintaining endotracheal intubation, ensuring that the amount of oxygen dissolved in the blood is greater than 60 mmHg. Maintaining the blood’s Carbondioxide levels within the range 35 to 45 mmHg is recommended. Maintaining these levels of oxygen and Carbondioxide levels prevents decline in oxygen supply to the brain tissues, and elevation of the blood’s Carbondioxide which can be harmful.
  2. Restoration of normal hemodynamics: This involves controlling the blood pressure and stabilizing the HR through interventions like blood transfusion to help deliver more oxygen. The other intervention considered is normal saline which is an intravenous (IV) crystalloid. Administering these interventions is critical to the restoration of perfusion, and it is imperative that the nurse in charge monitor the administered blood and (IV) crystalloid. This is necessary to minimize the risk of, or prevent hypervolemia which is tied to the internal fluid overload. With persistent low B.P. levels, epinephrine, which is a vasopressor, is administered, maintaining the required levels of mean arterial pressure.
  3. Management of the fracture: Prior to performing a surgical procedure on the fractured femur, stabilizing using a splint is crucial. With the patient facing the possibility of developing a respiratory disorder like pneumonia, providing respiratory support is necessary during the management of the fractures on the ribs (Franklin et al., 2022).
  4. Monitoring neurological performance: With the injuries sustained on the head, Doe faces the risk of internal bleeding and other brain-based complications. To minimize this risk, the ER nurse maintains normal temperatures including adequate elevation of the bed.
  5. Management of pain: Pain is one of the clinical manifestations that Doe exhibits when he first presents to the ER. This is managed using oxycodone that is intravenously administered. This intervention requires consideration of the precautionary measures like administering the right volume of medication, which essentially minimizes the serious sedative effects of the medication.
Diagnostic Tests

Review the diagnostic tests that were ordered.
Choose two diagnostic tests and explain how these tests relate to the patient’s condition. Your response should be a minimum of 200 words.
  1. The GCS score: 6, which is the value of the GCS score indicated on the scale signifies serious decline in neurological functioning. However, it is worth noting that this score represents the score for motor, verbal and eye responses, and in order, they are represented by 4, 1 and 1. With a verbal response score of 1, assessing this patient can be a challenge considering that this score is also a sign of serious levels of unconsciousness. Thus, there is need to immediately respond by implementing clinical procedures that increase aeration or the delivery of oxygen.
  2. Panscan CT: Part of the diagnosis involved performing the Panscan which essentially reveals comprehensive information related to the nature of the patient’s injuries. According to the scan results, Doe had a TBI with a fracture of the frontal-temporal skull (Harntaweesup et al., 2022). The scan also indicates the presence of fractures on the left ribs and the frontal-temporal scull. Scanning of the internal organs and tissues to determine the nature of the injuries or fractures is imperative in the sense that it indicates the seriousness of the injury on the central nervous system. It also shows the possibility of intracranial bleeding. The results of the scan can help guide the provider in choosing appropriate treatment.       
Surgical Intervention

Review your assessment of Mr. Doe’s physical injuries to answer the questions below.
Discuss the possible surgical interventions necessary to address Mr. Doe’s multiple fractures. Your response should be a minimum of 200 words.
  1. TBI and Skull Fracture: skull surgery would be required in the event that hematoma forms or the cranial pressure builds up. With this surgical procedure, a neurologist operates on the skull to remove hematoma, which reduces the possibility of damage of the brain by relieving pressure. Following the surgical intervention, a nurse or the neurologist monitors the patient, and addresses complications that occur after surgery.
  2. Fractured ribs: The conservative management of the hairline fractures is recommended in a case in which these fractures do not cause adverse clinical events such as collapsed lung. In case of adverse events, a surgeon may perform a surgical operation. This kind of operation may involve the use of the titanium plates as part of surgical intervention focused on fixing Doe’s ribs. This intervention helps resolve breathing difficulties, and lessens pain. In case of collapsed lung, air draining intervention like inserting a tube insert Doe’s chest is recommended.
  3. The ORIF is an ideal surgical intervention for the fracture of the closed femur. With this intervention, the orthopedic realigns the affected bones, and uses metal plates to hold the bones in place. With this intervention, Doe has limited chances of developing malunion among other serious complications.
If surgery is not necessary, what steps are needed to ensure proper healing of the bones? Your response should be a minimum of 200 words. The conservative interventions can also be of help when managing Doe’s health. Among these interventions are:

  1. The use of an external brace to immobilize the closed femur can help stabilize the fractured area, hastening healing of bone when it is properly aligned. Even with this intervention, it is still necessary to take X-ray imaging details of the area to identify and rectify deformity or nonalignment of the bone.
  2. Physiotherapy: Implementation of physiotherapy interventions can also benefit Doe. To avoid contracting pneumonia, Doe will need to exercise deep breathing, which addresses the concerns associated with rib fracture. Conversely, the prevention of the stiff femur may involve the use of exercises characterized by gentle range-of-motions.
  3. Nutritional support: This is necessary in healing of the wound and the growth of the bone. Given the significance of the minerals like Vitamin D and Calcium in maintenance of the bone health, a nutritionist or a dietician should emphasize foods rich in these elements. The goal is to enhance the healing of the bones and the wounds.
  4. Addressing the discomfort linked to pain: Thoracic epidural is an intervention that should be considered when managing pain. This is particularly helpful when it comes to the management of the pain that stems from the rib fracture.      
Panscan Results

The panscan results indicate a positive TBI.
Based on these results, what interventions do you foresee as necessary when treating the patient? Your response should be a minimum of 300 words. With the ongoing treatment of Doe, the recommended interventions to consider include:

  1. Observing neurological progress: Monitor ICP, which helps determine signs of elevation of pressure that could potentially lead to swelling of the brain. With sustained elevation of the pressure, the physician may order the administration of the corticosteroids. Other interventions include administering IV saline fluid, and repositioning the patient’s head. Physically draining the cerebrospinal fluid can also help relieve the pressure.
  2. Continuously assess and manage pain: The discomfort linked to pain is a significant source of distress for patients with injuries. This necessitates pain management using medications including anesthetic drugs.
  3. Management and control of infection: With Doe’s injuries, he is at risk of contracting infections including those caused by streptococcus bacteria. Maintaining high hygienic standards is necessary to minimize the chances of occurrence of infections like deep incision SSI. Some of the measures of ensuring that one adheres to these standards include the correct use of the gloves and surgical equipment, and proper wound care (Ding et al., 2022). A provider may have to rely on infection prevention guideline to inform decision-making.
  4. Prevention of DVT: The DVT is a possible disorder that the patient risk developing with sustained immobilization. Prevention of this disorder requires the use of intermittent pneumatic compression tools in combination with medications. Warfarin is an ideal drug to administer in this scenario because it treats the VTE prophylaxis.
  5. Emotional and psychological support: During treatment, the nurse monitors them, examining any sign of emotional and psychological issues. This is necessary considering that he might be experiencing difficulty coping with pain and the shock linked to his injuries. To alleviate negative emotions and improve holistic healing, the patient receives counseling.
  6. Cultural and spiritual care: Examining aspects of the patient’s cultural or spiritual practices, and integrating these practices into the health care plan is crucial. This ensures that the care is consistent with patient’s needs.  
Psychosocial and Spiritual Considerations

Providing holistic nursing care for patients with complex conditions requires that the nurse takes into account the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs.
Given the patient’s current situation, discuss ways in which the nurse can take into account and address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs. Your response should be a minimum of 150 words.
  1. Involvement of the family: Involving Doe’s family to actively contribute towards providing the necessary support like assistance with mobility can help reduce the distress tied to the lack of social support. The family can provide relevant feedback with details such as side effects of the medications or the patient’s recovery.
  2. Spiritual and religious support: Assess the patient’s spiritual needs, and use this information to prepare a plan that defines approach to responding to these needs. For instance, including prayer sessions into the healthcare plan is an example of an approach to spiritual care.
  3. Counseling: This is meant to readjust the patient’s emotions including normal psychological functioning. It also serves the role of empowering Doe with information on how to overcome stressors.
  4. Rehabilitation: The rehabilitation of Doe requires collaboration with physiotherapists and dieticians to provide mobility support, and other forms of support that can help with full recovery, and integration of Doe into the community.
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NRS-460 Case Study: John Doe – Emergency Department

Directions: Read the case study below. Evaluate the information and formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation. Complete the critical thinking table and submit this completed template to the assignment dropbox.

The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate and synthesize patient data to propose interventions for an individualized plan of care prioritizing health problems and health concerns.

PART I: Health History and Medical Information

Evaluate the health history and medical information for John Doe, presented below.

John Doe, a 35-year-old male, was riding his motorcycle under the influence and experienced a motor vehicle accident resulting in multiple fractures and a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

On scene, John Doe was alert but exhibiting restlessness and agitation with hands-on care. En route to the hospital, he displayed changes in level of consciousness (LOC), mood and behavior, nausea and vomiting (N/V), and dilated pupils. Upon arrival to the emergency department, John was unconscious with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 6, indicating a severe TBI. Prior to losing consciousness, he was exhibiting signs of extreme pain on the left side.

Objective Data – completed by ambulance personnel:

  1. 84/60 BP, HR 136, RR 28 irregular, SpO2 92%
  2. 5′ 11″ height, 180 lbs. weight
  3. GCS Score: 6
    1. No response in eyes: 1
    2. No verbal response: 1
    3. Flexion withdrawal from pain: 4
  4. Change in LOC
  5. Possible fractures to left leg and left ribs
  6. Intubated in route to ED

Objective Data and Laboratory/Test Results – on arrival to the emergency department (initial results)

  1. Complete blood count (CBC) –
    1. White blood cells: 11.3
    2. Hemoglobin: 15.6
    3. Hematocrit: 41.5
    4. Platelets: 316,000
  2. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) –
    1. Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT): 32 U/L
    2. Albumin: 4.8 g/dL
    3. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): 122 U/L
    4. Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST): 52 U/L
    5. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): 16mg/dL
    6. Bilirubin: 1.4mg/dL
    7. Calcium: 9.8mg/dL
    8. Creatinine: 1.1mg/dL
    9. Glucose: 112mg/dL
    10. Potassium: 3.9 mEq/L
    11. Sodium: 138 mEq/L
  3. Prothrombin time (PT) – 12 seconds
  4. Partial Thromboplastin time (PTT) – 37 seconds
  5. Panscan CT (Polytrauma Whole Body Imaging): Results –
    1. Closed left femur fracture
    2. Hairline fracture of 3 left ribs
    3. TBI consisting of frontal-temporal skull fracture
  6. Urinalysis (UA) – positive for red blood cells in urine
  7. Drug panel – positive for cannabinoids
  8. Consent to treat options

PART II: Critical Thinking Activity

Use the findings from your evaluation to complete the following:

Assessment Findings

Evaluate Mr. Does health history and other pertinent medical information presented above to answer the questions that follow.
Based on your evaluation, synthesize normal and abnormal findings. Create a list prioritizing three to five problems and health concerns present for the patient. Your response should be a minimum of 300 words.
Provide rationale justifying your proposed list. Use at least one evidence-based resource to support your rationale. Your response should be a minimum of 200 words.
Discuss how each team member can contribute to the formation and improvement of diagnosis for this patient. Your response should be a minimum of 200 words.
Interventions

 Mr. Doe requires numerous interventions upon arrival to the hospital.
Based on your assessment, describe the interventions that are required upon Mr. Doe’s arrival to the hospital to mitigate the risk of further complications. Your response should be a minimum of 300 words.
Diagnostic Tests

Review the diagnostic tests that were ordered.
Choose two diagnostic tests and explain how these tests relate to the patient’s condition. Your response should be a minimum of 200 words.  
Surgical Intervention

Review your assessment of Mr. Doe’s physical injuries to answer the questions below.
Discuss the possible surgical interventions necessary to address Mr. Doe’s multiple fractures. Your response should be a minimum of 200 words.  
If surgery is not necessary, what steps are needed to ensure proper healing of the bones? Your response should be a minimum of 200 words.  
Panscan Results

The panscan results indicate a positive TBI.
Based on these results, what interventions do you foresee as necessary when treating the patient? Your response should be a minimum of 300 words.  
Psychosocial and Spiritual Considerations

Providing holistic nursing care for patients with complex conditions requires that the nurse takes into account the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs.
Given the patient’s current situation, discuss ways in which the nurse can take into account and address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs. Your response should be a minimum of 150 words.  
References (Please include working hyperlinks.)
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Search the GCU Library and find two different health care articles that use quantitative research. Do not use articles that appear in the topic Resources or textbook. Complete an article analysis for each using the "Article Analysis 1" template.

The interpretation of research in health care is essential to decision-making. By understanding research, health care providers can identify risk factors, trends, outcomes for treatment, health care costs, and best practices. To be effective in evaluating and interpreting research, the reader must first understand how to interpret the findings. You will practice article analysis in Topics 2 and 3.

For this assignment:

Search the GCU Library and find two different health care articles that use quantitative research. Do not use articles that appear in the topic Resources or textbook.

Complete an article analysis for each using the “Article Analysis 1” template.

Refer to “The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises on Dyspnea and Anxiety Levels in Individuals With COPD: A Randomized Controlled Trial,” located in the Topic 2 Resources in conjunction with the “Article Analysis: Example 1,” for an example of an article analysis.

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Expert Answer and Explanation

Article Analysis 1

Article Citation and Permalink
(APA format)		 Article 1

Karahan Okuroğlu, G. , Kaynar Şimşek, A. , Pazar, N. & Ecevit Alpar, Ş. (2023). The Effect of Video-Assisted Training and Visual Feedback With UV Germ Technology on Nursing Students’ Hand Hygiene Beliefs, Practices, and Compliance. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 38 (4), 335-340. doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000710.

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 Article 2

Kasapoğlu, S. , Parlak-Yetişen, L. , Özdemir, A. & Dikmen, D. (2022). AJIC (American Journal of Infection Control), 50 (10), 1098-1102. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.01.002.

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Criteria Description Description
Broad Topic Area/Title Investigate how VAT (Video Assisted Training) and Visual Feedback with UV Germ Technology on Nursing Students’ HH (Hand Hygiene) Beliefs, Practices, and Compliance. Assess the Impact of Hand Dryers used in Shopping Malls on Hand Hygiene.
Identify Independent and Dependent Variables and Type of Data for the Variables Independent Variable: VAT combined with visual feedback with UV germ technology.

Dependent Variable: Nurse students’ compliance with hand hygiene, their hand hygiene practices, and health beliefs.

The type of data for the independent variable is nominal while that for dependent variable is continuous.

 Independent Variable: Use of food court hand driers vs. non-use of hand dryers.

Type of data is nominal.

Dependent Variable: Hand hygiene-The bacteria count in washed wet hands vs. the bacteria count in dryer-dried hands.

The type of data is continuous.
Population of Interest for the Study* First-year nursing students that participated in clinical practice for the first time. Hand driers in the restrooms on the food court floors of shopping malls.
Sample 46 students, with 21 of them being in the treatment group, and the rest in the control group. Hand driers in the restrooms on the food court floors of 8 shopping malls found in Ankara.
Sampling Method The research involved using randomized sampling technique to select the right sample of nursing students. Purposive sampling considering that the research involved designing study conditions with the purpose of controlling and standardizing the variables.
Descriptive Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode; Standard Deviation)

Identify examples of descriptive statistics in the article.

 The mean age and SD of subjects in the treatment group in respective order: 19.09 and 1.51.

The mean age and SD of subjects in the control group in respective order: 19.28 and 1.38.

In terms of beliefs on HH, the mean and SD for the treatment group were 9.14 and 1.15 respectively, while those of the control group were 9.2 and 1.35.

Regarding the hand hygiene belief scale, the treatment group’s mean and SD was 85.42 and 6.29 while for the control, the mean and SD was 84 and 5.09.

 The SD for total bacteria load in order in wet hand, dried hand, air blown and swab are 1.387, 135.466, 34.508 and 1076.830.

Mean values of the total confirmed bacteria in dried hand and blown air without the use of filter are 77.1 and 44 respectively.

With the use of filter, the total bacteria load for the wet hand, dried hand, air blown, and swab had mean values of 1.37, 0.87, 17.75 and 203.75 respectively.

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FAQs:

What are examples of quantitative research in health care?

Examples of quantitative research in health care include:

  1. Clinical Trials – Testing the effectiveness of new medications or treatments using statistical analysis.

  2. Surveys – Collecting numerical data on patient satisfaction or health behaviors.

  3. Epidemiological Studies – Measuring disease prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes in populations.

  4. Chart Reviews – Analyzing patient records to identify treatment patterns or health trends.

  5. Health Outcome Studies – Evaluating the impact of interventions on recovery rates or hospital readmissions.

What is the use of quantitative research in medical education?

Quantitative research in medical education is used to measure and evaluate learning outcomes, teaching effectiveness, and curriculum design. It provides objective data through tools like surveys, assessments, and statistical analysis. Key uses include:

  • Assessing student performance and knowledge retention

  • Comparing instructional methods

  • Evaluating program effectiveness

  • Identifying trends in learner behavior

What are quantitative methods in healthcare?

Quantitative methods in healthcare involve the use of numerical data and statistical analysis to understand health trends, measure outcomes, and improve patient care. Common methods include:

  1. Surveys and Questionnaires – Collecting data on patient experiences or health behaviors.

  2. Clinical Trials – Testing the effectiveness of treatments or interventions.

  3. Epidemiological Research – Studying patterns, causes, and effects of health conditions.

  4. Data Analytics – Analyzing large datasets to identify trends and improve decision-making.

  5. Health Metrics – Measuring outcomes like mortality rates, infection rates, or readmission rates.

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Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources

Research the range of contemporary issues teenagers face today. In a 500-750-word paper, choose one issue (besides teen pregnancy) and discuss its effect on adolescent behavior and overall well-being. Include the following in your submission:

  1. Describe the contemporary issue and explain what external stressors are associated with this issue.
  2. Outline assessment strategies to screen for this issue and external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient. Describe what additional assessment questions you would need to ask and define the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian.
  3. Discuss support options for adolescents encountering external stressors. Include specific support options for the contemporary issue you presented.

You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.

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Research the range of contemporary issues teenagers face today. In a 500-750-word paper, choose one issue (besides teen pregnancy) and discuss its effect on adolescent behavior and overall well-being. Include the following in your submission

Expert Answer and Explanation

Contemporary Issue and External Stressors

One of the contemporary challenges impacting adolescents today is teenage drug abuse. Adolescents are in a phase of transformation, where they are altering both their physical and mental perspectives to gain self-awareness. These changes also influence how they experiment with new characteristics, culture, and the desire to fit in with their peer group, which is considered socially acceptable (Yin, 2019). Despite regulations on alcohol use and sales in various societies, drug abuse remains a significant area of experimentation for teenagers. During their teenage years, most individuals are exploring new facets of life and attempting to gain independence as they transition into adulthood.

In essence, drug abuse involves the improper use of substances to seek stimulation or other forms of pleasure (Yin, 2019). While in their teenage years, the idea of experiencing stimulation or heightened pleasure can be alluring, often leading to drug abuse and other contemporary challenges. Various external stressors can be linked to this issue.

One of the primary external stressors associated with drug abuse is the influence of peer pressure from one’s peers. When an adolescent interacts with peers who partake in such behavior, they may be enticed or feel compelled to misuse drugs in order to fit in with the group (Rougemont-Bücking 2017). Additionally, the societal acceptance of certain drugs and alcohol can create a perception that they are safe for use. Individuals with low self-esteem who easily conform to societal expectations can be particularly susceptible to these external stressors, making them vulnerable to drug abuse.

Strategies of Assessment

Drug abuse frequently results in addiction among users of various substances. Assessing drug use entails a collaborative interaction between the healthcare provider and the patient, involving a thorough examination of various symptoms associated with addiction or substance use. For instance, individuals addicted to alcohol, cigarettes, or marijuana may exhibit trembling hands when they haven’t used the respective substance. Alternative assessment aspects encompass evaluating the patient’s cognitive processes, withdrawal symptoms, and addressing addiction-related issues such as stress or depression.

In order to pinpoint external stressors, it is essential to inquire about the patient’s living environment and their coping mechanisms for handling pressure (Yusuf & Okanlawon, 2019). The information collected during the assessment will be treated as confidential; however, because the patient is below the legal adult age, general information may be shared with their guardians, except for specific details that would compromise the patient’s privacy.

Support Options

Effectively addressing the problem of drug abuse and its associated external stressors necessitates a robust support system and the availability of resources to aid in the rehabilitation process. A central component of this support system involves engaging in therapy sessions, with a particular focus on cognitive-behavioral therapy. This therapeutic approach aims to equip individuals with essential skills, foster healthier behaviors, and promote informed decision-making (Haruna et al., 2018).

Additionally, patients can benefit from participation in support groups comprising individuals facing similar challenges and actively working toward recovery. These support avenues can also be extended to address external stressors. Another important aspect involves establishing connections with friends who can provide positive guidance and peer companionship. When these various forms of support are combined, they can significantly enhance the effectiveness of the recovery process.

References

Haruna, M. O., Namadi, M. M., Dunkrah, B. L., Zamfara, M. I., & Dangiwa, A. L. (2018). Substance abuse among youths in Kashere town: A theoretical and empirical analysis. International Journal of Development and Management Review, 13(1).

Rougemont-Bücking, A., Grazioli, V. S., Daeppen, J. B., Gmel, G., & Studer, J. (2017). Family-related stress versus external stressors: Differential impacts on alcohol and illicit drug use in young men. European addiction research, 23(6), 284-297.

Yin, S. (2019). Adolescents and drug abuse: 21st century synthetic substances. Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 20(1), 17-24.

Yusuf, F. A., & Okanlawon, A. E. (2019). Assessment of secondary school students’ knowledge and attitude towards drug abuse: implications for counselling. Educational Journal of the University of Patras UNESCO Chair.

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Shadow Health: Abdominal Concept Lab

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Shadow Health: Cardiovascular Concept Lab

In this assignment you will learn about the differences between normal and abnormal heart sounds. Within the Shadow Health platform, complete the Cardiovascular Concept Lab. On average, this assignment should take 25 minutes to complete. Some students may need additional time.

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Shadow Health: Skin, Hair, and Nails

In this assignment you will assess the skin, hair, and nails of Tina Jones, a Digital Standardized Patient. Interview and examine the patient, document your findings, and complete post-exam activities. Within the Shadow Health platform, complete Skin, Hair, and Nails. On average, this assignment should take 75 minutes to complete. Some students may need additional time.

You can attempt this assignment as many times as you would like. After completing Skin, Hair, and Nails, you will be awarded a Digital Clinical Experience (DCE) score. The DCE score will appear on your Lab Pass which you will submit to the classroom drop box. The DCE score will be used as your percentage grade for this assignment.

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FAQs

What is the YRBS summary?

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), conducted biennially by the CDC, monitors health-related behaviors among U.S. high school students. The 2023 YRBS Data Summary & Trends Report highlights:​CDC+2CDC+2CDC+2

  • Mental Health Concerns: Elevated rates of poor mental health and suicidal thoughts, especially among female and LGBTQ+ students.​Wikipedia

  • Substance Use Trends: A decline in substance use over the past decade.​

  • Sexual Behavior: Decreases in sexual activity and protective behaviors like condom use.​CDC

  • Violence Exposure: Increased experiences of violence at school.​CDC+4Vox+4CDC+4

These findings inform strategies to enhance adolescent health and well-being.​

References:

What are the 6 risk behaviors monitored by the YRBSS?

The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), monitors six categories of health-risk behaviors among youth and young adults that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability. These behaviors are:​CDC+6CDC Archive+6CDC+6

  1. Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence – such as seatbelt use, texting while driving, and involvement in physical fights.

  2. Tobacco use – including cigarette smoking and the use of electronic vapor products.

  3. Alcohol and other drug use – such as binge drinking and illicit drug use.

  4. Sexual behaviors – that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

  5. Unhealthy dietary behaviors – like inadequate consumption of fruits and vegetables and frequent consumption of sugary drinks.

  6. Physical inactivity – including insufficient physical activity and excessive sedentary behavior.​CDC+1CDC+1CDC+2CDC+2CDC+2

These categories help public health officials and educators identify and address behaviors that pose significant health risks to adolescents.​

References:

What type of data does the YRBSS generate?

The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) generates self-reported survey data from U.S. high school students on health-related behaviors. This includes:

  1. Quantitative data on the prevalence of risky behaviors such as tobacco use, alcohol and drug use, sexual activity, dietary habits, and physical inactivity.

  2. Trend data over time to monitor changes in behavior patterns.

  3. Demographic data such as age, grade, sex, and race/ethnicity for subgroup analysis.

This data helps inform public health policies, school programs, and interventions aimed at improving adolescent health.

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Benchmark – Applying Leadership and Management Principles

The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the various approaches nursing leaders employ when addressing issues in practice.

Select an issue from the following list: workplace violence, workplace injury, unit restructuring, floating, nurse turnover, nurse staffing ratios, or use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses).

In a 1,000-1,250-word paper, discuss the following:

  1. Describe the issue you selected. Provide data to support how this issue impacts the quality of care in the setting in which it occurs.
  2. Using research evidence for support, present one possible solution that could be implemented to address the issue. In your discussion, be sure to include financial considerations as they relate to implementation of the solution.
  3. Describe a leadership style that would best address the issue.
  4. Discuss how this leadership style compares to your personal leadership style.
  5. Compare two different leadership theories that could be applied to resolution of the issue. Explain how each theory would be effective in addressing the issue.
  6. Discuss the nurse’s role within an interdisciplinary team in promoting patient quality and safety while fostering professionalism to address this issue.

You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be appropriate for the assignment and relevant to nursing practice.

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Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

RN-BSN

10.3: Develop capacity for leadership.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 1.1, 2.5, 2.9, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 7.2, 10.3.

Expert Answer and Explanation

Workplace Bullying

The issue selected to discuss in this essay is bullying. The act of purposely or maliciously frightening or harming another person is known as bullying (Jang et al., 2022). Bullying in the nursing environment refers to the deliberate act of threatening or causing harm to another nurse. Nurses face bullying from executives, patients, and fellow nurses in healthcare environments, much like in other jobs (Jang et al., 2022). Forms of bullying in nursing include name-calling, belittling, yelling at a nurse, shoving or pushing a nurse, blocking their way, and minimizing their efforts.

Bullying impacts patients in many ways. One of the ways is that bullied nurses are less likely to provide care because of their emotional state, and this can negatively impact patients’ outcomes. Bullying also increases nurse turnover in the healthcare sector (Yosep et al., 2022). One of the most common forms of bullying in nursing is physical aggression. Physical aggression as a form of bullying could cause the nurse physical injuries, which hinders them professionally. There is a nursing shortage when nurses cannot attend to their functions physically (Yosep et al., 2022).

Consequently, the available nurses have to cover the injured nurse’s shift, hence increasing their workload. An increased workload could lead to poor healthcare services being offered to patients because of fatigue, hence leading to negative health outcomes for the patients. Patients’ satisfaction can be impacted when they witness a nurse being bullied. According to Yosep et al. (2022), nursing bullying leads to lower patient satisfaction, which negatively affects them because they may feel that their preferred nurse is a bully or is bullied, hence lowering their expectations about the healthcare organization and their healing process.

Solution to Address Bullying Among Nurses

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A female hospital doctor looks displeased at a nurse having a break. Source: istockphoto.com

Bullying in nursing can be addressed by educating the nurses and implementing a zero-tolerance policy regarding bullying in the workplace or online among staff within the organization. Nurses who harass and intimidate other people should not be tolerated. Establishing clear guidelines ahead of time on the reporting and handling of bullying establishes expectations for all nurses (Yosep et al., 2022). It conveys the idea that nurses should be treated with respect and safety at work.

A zero-tolerance policy for bullying means that when a nurse reports that another colleague is bullying them, the management should take the report seriously and start investigations. If found guilty, the nurse who bullied others should be suspended without pay, and if the act injured the victim, the case should be forwarded to the police for criminal investigations to be opened (Yosep et al., 2022). Nurses should be educated about the policy and made aware of the consequences of bullying others. Implementing this solution will not harm the hospital’s finances since less financial action is needed to address the problem.

Leadership Style Effective in Addressing Workplace Bullying

The leadership style that can be effective in addressing workplace bullying is transformational leadership. It is known as a leadership style that affects both social institutions and individuals (Niinihuhta et al., 2022). In its perfect state, it transforms followers into leaders by bringing about significant and constructive change in the followers.

Transformational leadership prevents workplace bullying by promoting open communication and engagement between workers and motivating workers to achieve greater heights. Through open communication, nurses who are being bullied can have the courage to face their leaders and report on their experiences in the workplace.

Also, when all nursing staff feel respected, they will be less likely to bully their colleagues. Transformational leadership also fosters collaboration among nurses. Nurse managers who practice transformational leadership often promote teamwork among their nursing staff, increasing positive relationships among the staff, thus reducing workplace bullying (Niinihuhta et al., 2022).

This leadership style is also anchored in a well-functioning feedback process, creating an environment where staff can safely report any forms of bullying, they are experiencing. Lastly, transformational leadership promotes safe idea-sharing (Niinihuhta et al., 2022). Workers who feel safe sharing their ideas are more likely to report any form of bullying they experience in the workplace.

How Transformational Leadership Compares with My Leadership Style

As a transformational leader, I actively solicit feedback and engage in collaborative goal-setting with staff rather than taking a top-down approach (Niinihuhta et al., 2022). Yet, working in a bureaucratic system, I occasionally find myself issuing directives from the administration in a transactional manner instead of working to translate and implement changes collaboratively with my team. As a result, most of my staff fear coming to me and reporting any safety issue they experience.

I strive to be a strong role model by demonstrating competence, integrity, and high ethical standards. But there are moments when the tremendous responsibilities of my role overwhelm my capacity. My vision is to build communication channels and support systems to empower nurses and nurse leaders to reach their highest potential while providing compassionate care. I aim to foster resilience within myself and my team. I believe that through open communication I aim to create, my nursing staff will be willing to share with me their plights.

Two Leadership Theories

Two leadership theories that can be used to address the problem are transformational and transactional. Transformational theory focuses on promoting innovation and change within an organization. However, transactional theory ensures that processes are implemented as quickly as possible. Transformational theory should effectively address workplace bullying by promoting teamwork and open communication.

Workers who learn to work as a team are less likely to bully each other (Niinihuhta et al., 2022). Also, this form of leadership promotes open communication and creates a safe space where workers can share their ideas, and thus, they are more likely to report when they are being bullied.

Transactional also addresses workplace bullying by promoting collaboration and teamwork. In this theory, staff is needed to work together and move quickly to achieve the goals of an organization. This theory also addresses the problem by clearly communicating rewards and consequences. Leaders can use this leadership style to effectively communicate the consequences of bullying each other in the workplace.

The Role of Nurses In Combating Bullying

Nurses have many roles in preventing workplace bullying to promote safe and quality patient care. One of the roles of nurses is to report any form of workplace bullying to the hospital authorities (Anusiewicz et al., 2020). Nurses are responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of each other. Thus, they must report any form of bullying.

Another role is to advocate for their fellow nurses. They can do this by confronting nurses who are bullying others. They also have a role of behaving professionally and respecting each other’s space in the workplace (Anusiewicz et al., 2020). Nurses are expected to maintain professional conduct by working with integrity and respecting each other.

Conclusion

Workplace bullying is a serious problem. It can lead to high nurse turnover, low patient satisfaction, and fatigue among nurses. It can also negatively impact morale of nurses and lead to physical injuries. It can be addressed by adopting a zero-tolerance to workplace bullying. Practicing transformational leadership can also help in addressing the problem.

References

Anusiewicz, C. V., Ivankova, N. V., Swiger, P. A., Gillespie, G. L., Li, P., & Patrician, P. A. (2020). How does workplace bullying influence nurses’ abilities to provide patient care? A nurse perspective. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29(21-22), 4148–4160. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15443

Jang, S. J., Son, Y. J., & Lee, H. (2022). Intervention types and their effects on workplace bullying among nurses: a systematic review. Journal of Nursing Management, 30(6), 1788-1800. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13655

Niinihuhta, M., Terkamo‐Moisio, A., Kvist, T., & Häggman‐Laitila, A. (2022). Nurse leaders’ work‐related well‐being—Relationships to a superior’s transformational leadership style and structural empowerment. Journal of Nursing Management, 30(7), 2791-2800. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jonm.13806

Yosep, I., Hikmat, R., & Mardhiyah, A. (2022, August). Types of nursing intervention to reduce impact of bullying and aggression on nurses in the workplace. In Healthcare (Vol. 10, No. 8, p. 1463). MDPI. https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/8/1463

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  • most of the perpetrators of workplace violence are
  • which type of workplace violence is most common in healthcare facilities
  • lateral violence can impact the work environment in which of the following ways
  • lateral violence can impact the work environment in which of the following ways?
  • which of the following is a potential risk factor that could contribute to workplace violence?
  • which of the following constitutes workplace violence

FAQs:

What are the causes of workplace violence against nurses?

Workplace violence against nurses is a significant issue that can arise from various factors. Here are some common causes:

  1. Patient-Related Factors:
    • Mental Health Issues: Patients with psychiatric disorders, dementia, or under the influence of drugs/alcohol may exhibit violent behavior.
    • Pain and Discomfort: Patients experiencing severe pain or discomfort may act out aggressively.
    • Fear and Anxiety: Patients who are scared or anxious about their condition or treatment may become violent.
  2. Work Environment:
    • Understaffing: Overworked and stressed nurses in understaffed environments may face higher risks of violence due to longer wait times and reduced patient care quality.
    • Long Wait Times: Prolonged waiting periods in emergency departments or clinics can lead to patient frustration and aggression.
    • Inadequate Security: Lack of proper security measures, such as surveillance cameras, security personnel, and panic buttons, can increase the risk of violence.
  3. Organizational Factors:
    • Lack of Training: Insufficient training for nurses on how to handle violent situations or de-escalate conflicts can contribute to the problem.
    • Poor Policies: Inadequate workplace violence prevention policies and procedures can leave nurses vulnerable.
    • Reporting Mechanisms: Fear of retaliation or lack of clear reporting mechanisms can prevent nurses from reporting incidents, leading to underreporting and continued risk.
  4. Social and Cultural Factors:
    • Stigma and Discrimination: Societal stigma and discrimination against certain groups can lead to aggressive behavior towards healthcare workers.
    • Cultural Misunderstandings: Cultural differences and misunderstandings between patients and healthcare providers can sometimes escalate into violence.
  5. Economic Factors:
    • Financial Stress: Patients under financial stress due to medical bills or loss of income may direct their frustration towards healthcare providers.
    • Resource Constraints: Limited resources and funding in healthcare facilities can exacerbate tensions and lead to violent incidents.
  6. Legal and Regulatory Factors:
    • Lax Enforcement: Weak enforcement of laws and regulations protecting healthcare workers can contribute to a culture of impunity for perpetrators of violence.

What is the most common type of workplace violence in healthcare?

Source: Regroup

The most common form of workplace violence in healthcare is verbal abuse, which includes threats, shouting, swearing, and other forms of aggressive or demeaning language. This type of violence is often underreported but is pervasive across healthcare settings. Other common forms of workplace violence in healthcare include:

  1. Physical Assault: This includes hitting, slapping, kicking, or other physical attacks. It is often perpetrated by patients, particularly those with cognitive impairments, mental health issues, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  2. Bullying and Harassment: This can come from colleagues, supervisors, or even patients and their families. It includes persistent criticism, intimidation, or exclusion.
  3. Sexual Harassment: Unwanted sexual advances, comments, or behavior, which can come from patients, visitors, or coworkers.
  4. Threats and Intimidation: Verbal or written threats of harm, which can create a climate of fear and anxiety.
  5. Aggressive Behavior: This includes actions like throwing objects, destroying property, or other forms of non-physical aggression.

What is vertical and horizontal violence in nursing?In nursing, vertical violence and horizontal violence refer to different types of workplace aggression and bullying, but they differ in terms of the direction and power dynamics involved. Both forms of violence are detrimental to the nursing profession, affecting job satisfaction, mental health, and patient care.

1. Vertical ViolenceVertical violence occurs between individuals at different levels of the organizational hierarchy. It typically involves abuse of power, where someone in a higher position (e.g., a manager or supervisor) exerts control or mistreats someone in a lower position (e.g., a staff nurse or new graduate).

Examples of Vertical Violence:

  • Bullying or Intimidation: A nurse manager publicly humiliates or belittles a staff nurse.
  • Unfair Treatment: Assigning excessive workloads or undesirable shifts to specific nurses.
  • Withholding Support: Refusing to provide guidance, resources, or mentorship to newer nurses.
  • Micromanagement: Excessive control or criticism of a nurse’s work without justification.

Impact:

  • Creates a toxic work environment.
  • Leads to high turnover rates and burnout.
  • Discourages professional growth and confidence in newer nurses.

2. Horizontal ViolenceHorizontal violence, also known as lateral violence or workplace bullying, occurs between individuals at the same level of the organizational hierarchy. This type of violence is often seen among peers, such as nurse-to-nurse aggression.

Examples of Horizontal Violence:

  • Gossip and Rumors: Spreading false or damaging information about a colleague.
  • Exclusion: Deliberately excluding a nurse from team activities or communication.
  • Undermining: Criticizing or sabotaging a colleague’s work or reputation.
  • Verbal Abuse: Making demeaning or insulting comments to a peer.

Impact:

  • Erodes teamwork and collaboration.
  • Increases stress and emotional distress among nurses.
  • Negatively affects patient care due to poor communication and morale.

Key Differences:

Aspect Vertical Violence Horizontal Violence
Direction Top-down (superior to subordinate) Peer-to-peer (same hierarchical level)
Power Dynamics Involves abuse of authority Involves equal-power aggression
Common Perpetrators Managers, supervisors, or senior staff Colleagues or peers

Why Does It Happen?Both vertical and horizontal violence often stem from:

  • Stress and Burnout: High-pressure environments can lead to frustration and aggression.
  • Power Imbalances: Hierarchical structures in healthcare can enable abuse of power.
  • Cultural Norms: In some cases, a culture of “eating their young” persists in nursing, where experienced nurses mistreat newer ones.
  • Lack of Accountability: Weak policies or failure to address abusive behavior can perpetuate violence.

How to Address It:

  1. Education and Training: Provide training on conflict resolution, communication, and recognizing abusive behavior.
  2. Strong Policies: Implement and enforce zero-tolerance policies for workplace violence.
  3. Support Systems: Encourage reporting and provide support for victims of violence.
  4. Promote a Positive Culture: Foster teamwork, respect, and collaboration among staff.
  5. Leadership Accountability: Ensure leaders model appropriate behavior and address issues promptly.
]]> Discussion: Using the Walden Library https://universityassignmentswriter.com/using-proper-apa-formatting-cite/ Wed, 28 May 2025 13:39:51 +0000 https://universityassignmentswriter.com/?p=30975 Using proper APA formatting, cite the peer–reviewed article you selected that pertains to your practice area

Discussion: Using the Walden Library

Where can you find evidence to inform your thoughts and scholarly writing? Throughout your degree program, you will use research literature to explore ideas, guide your thinking, and gain new insights. As you search the research literature, it is important to use resources that are peer-reviewed and from scholarly journals. You may already have some favorite online resources and databases that you use or have found useful in the past. For this Discussion, you explore databases available through the Walden Library.

To Prepare:

  • Review the information presented in the Learning Resources for using the Walden Library, searching the databases, and evaluating online resources.
  • Begin searching for a peer–reviewed article that pertains to your practice area and interests you.

By Day 3 of Week 4

Post the following:

Using proper APA formatting, cite the peer–reviewed article you selected that pertains to your practice area and is of particular interest to you and identify the database that you used to search for the article. Explain any difficulties you experienced while searching for this article. Would this database be useful to your colleagues? Explain why or why not. Would you recommend this database? Explain why or why not.

Using proper APA formatting, cite the peer-reviewed article you selected that pertains to your practice area and is of particular interest to you and identify the database that you used to search for the article

Expert Answer and Explanation

Article Search using Database

Citation of the Article

Smith, R. M., Johnson, L. A., & Green, T. R. (2023). The Impact of Nurse Practitioner-Led Care on Chronic Disease Management in Rural Settings: A Systematic Review. Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice, 45(2), 123–135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janp.2023.01.005.

The Database of Retrieval of the Article

The selected article was sourced from the CINAHL, a database with medical resources based on a wide range of topics and disciplines including medicine, pharmacy and nursing. This database also supports access of abstracts and indexing (Walden University Library, n.d.).

The Challenges Encountered

In searching the article, I first used general terminologies including, “The nurse’s contributions to addressing the physiological and psychological needs of chronically ill patients.” Although the quarry returned results with thousands of texts related to the search question, a large volume of these texts were articles published more than the past five years. I decided to leave out some of these sources because they were irrelevant to the population and the setting I had selected for my research topic.

To find the articles that are relevant to my research topic, population and setting, I narrowed down my search and combined search terms using Boolean operators. In determining the relevant sources, I also considered current peer-reviewed texts. Following this process helped generate texts that met inclusion criteria (Al-Jundi & Sakka, 2017).

While I managed to retrieve meaningful sources by following the identified search strategy, I experienced difficulties. In particular, the volume of the sources that addressed my choice of research question was large, yet I found it difficult to understand how to apply the articles in clinical settings. Majority of the texts retrieved only involved the family nurse managed care. In addition, I only realized that some of the sources had non-comprehensive information, making them lack relevancy, yet they appeared relevant based on their abstracts and how they were titled.

I also experienced challenges accessing the complete text in these articles. Even though the search returned a significant number of relevant articles, accessing these articles required access privileges like having an active subscription. To navigate this challenge, I took advantage of having access to my university’s library to access some of the articles.

The Usefulness of the Database

The CINAHL database is a meaningful database for my colleagues given the numerous benefits it provides. Using the database to search for sources, for instance, they can access texts on a wide range of topics that integrate different forms of study designs such as cohort studies. This database is particularly useful if they want to narrow their search to specific method of research, the type of publication, and the setting.

This ensures that the information that they generate is relevant to their search terms (Walden University Writing Center, n.d.). A key aspect that equally makes the database ideal as a platform for accessing nursing literature is that it adopts a feature that allows it to integrate with the libraries of different institutions, which ensures seamless access to literature.

Whether Recommending the Database is Necessary

I would recommend the database to colleagues because of the database’s desirable attributes. Despite the accessibility challenges that come with the use of the database, I still consider it the most appropriate platform of searching for the meaningful resources. With the consistent update of the information in CINAHL, I consider it a relevant database for accessing current information on nursing practice. Considering these reasons, therefore, I would recommend the database.

References

Al-Jundi, A., & Sakka, S. (2017). Critical Appraisal of Clinical Research. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research: JCDR, 11(5), JE01–JE05. https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2017/26047.9942.

Smith, R. M., Johnson, L. A., & Green, T. R. (2023). The Impact of Nurse Practitioner-Led Care on Chronic Disease Management in Rural Settings: A Systematic Review. Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice, 45(2), 123–135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janp.2023.01.005.

Walden University Library. (n.d.). Databases A-Z: Nursing. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981.

Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Scholarly Writing: Overview.  https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarly.Using proper APA formatting, cite the peer-reviewed article you selected that pertains to your practice area

Alternative Expert Answer

Identification of Peer-Reviewed Articles

Article and Database

Bianchi, M., Bagnasco, A., Bressan, V., Barisone, M., Timmins, F., Rossi, S., … & Sasso, L. (2018). A review of the role of nurse leadership in promoting and sustaining evidence‐based practice. Journal of Nursing Management, 26(8), 918-932. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12638

For this discussion, I selected the article “A Review of the Role of Nurse Leadership in Promoting and Sustaining Evidence-Based Practice” by Bianchi et al. (2018), which was retrieved from the ProQuest database. This article explores how nurse leaders play a crucial role in integrating and maintaining evidence-based practice (EBP) within healthcare settings, making it highly relevant to my field of interest in advanced nursing leadership.

Challenges in Identification of Article

During the search process, I encountered some challenges in filtering results to ensure that I selected a truly peer-reviewed article from a reputable journal. Initially, my search yielded a vast number of articles, some of which were not directly related to nursing leadership or evidence-based practice. To refine my search, I used Boolean operators such as “AND,” “OR”, applied filters for peer-reviewed journals only, and specified a publication date range within the last five years to ensure relevance (Jumria, 2019).

Despite these efforts, some articles appeared that were commentaries or editorials rather than empirical research, which required additional screening to select the most appropriate source. Once I applied these refinements, I was able to locate the article by Bianchi et al. (2018), which provided valuable insights into the influence of nurse leadership on EBP adoption.

Benefits of the Database

The ProQuest database is highly beneficial for my colleagues, particularly those in healthcare and nursing fields, because it offers a wide range of peer-reviewed literature, systematic reviews, and original research studies. One of its strengths is its user-friendly search interface and ability to generate citation information in APA format, which simplifies scholarly writing (Veve, 2021). ProQuest provides access to full-text articles, which is particularly useful when searching for studies that require in-depth analysis.

However, some challenges include the need for precise search terms and filtering options, as broad searches can yield an overwhelming number of results. Despite this, the ability to refine searches through subject-specific filters makes ProQuest an invaluable resource for nursing students and professionals seeking high-quality research evidence.

Recommendation of Database to Peers

I would highly recommend ProQuest to my colleagues due to its extensive collection of reputable, peer-reviewed nursing and healthcare literature. It is particularly useful for those engaged in evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, and nursing leadership research. Unlike some freely available search engines, such as Google Scholar, ProQuest provides access to subscription-based journals and full-text articles that are not always publicly available (Veve, 2021).

Additionally, its built-in advanced search features, citation tools, and document-saving options make it an excellent choice for students and professionals engaged in academic writing and clinical research (Khurshid et al., 2021). The only drawback is that navigating the database may require some practice, but once users become familiar with its features, it significantly enhances the efficiency of literature searches.

The Walden Library and ProQuest database are essential resources for scholarly research in nursing. By offering access to high-quality, peer-reviewed research, these tools help students and professionals integrate current evidence into practice, develop well-supported arguments in academic writing, and contribute to ongoing advancements in healthcare. While searching for literature can sometimes be challenging, utilizing effective search strategies and refining filters can improve the process.

Given its extensive collection and ease of access to full-text, high-impact studies, ProQuest remains a valuable and recommended database for anyone pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or other advanced healthcare degrees.

References

Bianchi, M., Bagnasco, A., Bressan, V., Barisone, M., Timmins, F., Rossi, S., … & Sasso, L. (2018). A review of the role of nurse leadership in promoting and sustaining evidence‐based practice. Journal of Nursing Management, 26(8), 918-932. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12638

Jumria, J. (2019). Analysis Of The Use Of Proquest Digital Library On The Site. Aspx. Meraja Journal, 2(3), 15-24. https://media.neliti.com/media/publications/514936-none-8e4d7c43.pdf

Khurshid, Z., Tariq, R., Asiri, F. Y., Abid, K., & Zafar, M. S. (2021). Literature search strategies in dental education and research. Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences, 16(6), 799-806. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtumed.2021.05.012

Veve, M. (2021). ETDs in ProQuest and the institutional repository: A descriptive study of the current workflows available for dual online submission. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 47(5), 102429. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2021.102429

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FAQs

Where can you find evidence to inform your thoughts and scholarly writing?

1. Academic Databases

These are essential for finding peer-reviewed journal articles, research studies, and scholarly papers:

  • Google Scholar (scholar.google.com)

  • JSTOR

  • PubMed (for medical and health sciences)

  • ERIC (for education-related topics)

  • PsycINFO (for psychology)

  • ScienceDirect

  • ProQuest

  • EBSCOhost

2. University Libraries

  • Most universities give students access to digital libraries and subscriptions to academic journals.

  • Use library search tools or research guides provided by your institution.

3. Books and eBooks

  • University presses and reputable publishers (e.g., Oxford, Cambridge, Springer, Wiley) often publish high-quality, peer-reviewed academic books.

  • Use library catalogs or services like Google Books.

4. Government and Official Organization Websites

These often provide statistics, reports, and policy papers:

  • U.S. Census Bureau

  • World Health Organization (WHO)

  • United Nations (UN)

  • OECD

  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)

5. Think Tanks and Research Institutes

Reputable think tanks conduct in-depth studies and publish reports:

  • Brookings Institution

  • Pew Research Center

  • RAND Corporation

6. Conference Proceedings and Dissertations

  • Academic conferences often present cutting-edge research.

  • You can also find scholarly dissertations through databases like ProQuest Dissertations & Theses.

7. Citation Chaining

  • Use the reference lists of high-quality sources to find additional relevant materials.

Tips:

  • Always evaluate sources for credibility, relevance, and bias.

  • Aim for peer-reviewed and recent publications when possible.

Would you like help finding sources for a specific topic?

Required reading (Resources)

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Assignment:

Please complete ALL THREE of the Professional Development exercises.

  • In the Chapter 7 summary, Staggers and Nelson state, “In a way all of us are already informatics nurses.” Reflect on this summary statement and describe a scenario from your clinical experience where you manipulated data, information, and knowledge to make a wise decision. Focus specifically on the key concepts of data, information, knowledge and wisdom.
  • What do you believe are the advantages and disadvantages of having a single shared consensus-driven model of terminology use? How can a single agreed model of terminology use (with linkages to a single terminology) help to integrate knowledge into routine clinical practice?
  • Hospital C is looking to implement an EHR. It has been suggested that a NIS be hired. This position does not involve direct patient care and the administration is struggling with how to justify the position. How can this position be justified?

Please submit one APA formatted paper between 1000 – 1500 words, not including the title and reference page. The assignment should have a minimum of two scholarly sources, in addition to the textbook.

In the Chapter 7 summary, Staggers and Nelson state, “In a way all of us are already informatics nurses.” Reflect on this summary statement

Expert Answer and Explanation

Nursing Informatics

Nurses have used nursing informatics to improve their practice in various ways. Cummings, Shin, Mather and Hovenga (2016) argue that nursing informatics has made it easy for nurses to collect data from patients who are in remote areas away from health institutions. This type of data collection has been made possible through telemedicine. Data storage has also been improved through one of the informatics techniques known as electronic health records (Holmes, 2018). Overall, nursing informatics has proven significant in nursing practice. That said, this assignment discusses different professional development exercises in nursing related to informatics.

In the Chapter 7 summary, Staggers and Nelson state, “In a way all of us are already informatics nurses.” Reflect on this summary statement and describe a scenario from your clinical experience where you manipulated data, information, and knowledge to make a wise decision. Focus specifically on the key concepts of data, information, knowledge and wisdom

The majority of nurses have, at one point or another, manipulated knowledge, data, or information in a move to make informed and wise decisions. According to Field, Fong, & Shade (2018), data manipulation is the process of transforming data to make it more organized and easier to read and interpret. The authors mention that information that always needs manipulation is a huge junk of data that cannot be understood in its current form.

When in my care practicum, I came across a scenario that needed me to manipulate data for proper decision making in the facility. At that time, the professional nurse informatics in charge of analyzing big data was on vacation. The charge nurse gave me the responsibility to analyze and manipulate the patients’ data to help discharging, billing, and treatment processes easy and efficient. In other words, I was supposed to make billing, treating, and discharge processes run smoothly without hitches. As a result, I manipulated data in two ways. First, I arranged patients’ information in alphabetical order to help me track their progress and identify the ones that have not received their daily medication.

When going through admission reports, it found that the nurse in charge of admission did not arrange the information in a systematic order. Thus, I rearranged the data in alphabetical order based on the patients’ names. This arrangement helped me know the number of patients who had been admitted that day and the conditions that they were admitted for. The second manipulation method was an arrangement of data-based discharge dates. The rearranged the initial information and indicated the patients who were being discharged soon.

This information helped the billing department to develop bills for the patients being discharged to ensure they the individuals to wait for long before being released from the facility. Also, the discharge information helped the patient know the amount of money they own the facility and how they can cover the bills. I did this work for two days and never failed. From this experience, I realized that all nurses have, at one point, became informatics, as stated by Staggers and Nelson.

What do you believe are the advantages and disadvantages of having a single shared consensus-driven model of terminology use? How can a single agreed model of terminology use (with linkages to a single terminology) help to integrate knowledge into routine clinical practice?

The nursing sector has developed a standard terminology that should be used to communicate all the nursing messages. This mode of communication has both advantages and disadvantages. The following are some of the advantages. First, having a common terminology can facilitate communication between nurses from different language backgrounds. For instance, nurses from India can communicate with the ones in China using a common terminology model, and this can be used to break the communication barrier between healthcare providers.

Another advantage is that it can make it easy for all medical professionals to determine the right medication for the patient. McGonigle and Mastrian (2017) argue that patient outcomes can be improved when every medical officer can read and understand his or her diagnosis and take action based on shared data. The last advantage of common terminology is that it can improve communication between nurses and other professionals, such as pharmacists.

On the other hand, the following are the disadvantages of common terminology in nursing. First, the model has brought confusion between nurses from different regions. Collins, Yen, Phillips and Kennedy (2017) argue that confusion has been experienced because not all nurses across the globe are often included when developing the terms. Another disadvantage is that it limits conversation between nurses on how best to help their patients. This form of communication is formal, but nurses connect more when they are in informal communication.

A single agreed model of terminology use can make it easy for nurses and other medical professionals to share health information, skills, or knowledge regardless of their practicum or language differences. Cummings et al. (2016) argue that a single agreed model of terminology can improve message transfer and sharing because it provides a common communication ground.

Hospital C is looking to implement an EHR. It has been suggested that a NIS be hired. This position does not involve direct patient care and the administration is struggling with how to justify the position. How can this position be justified?

Similar to other nursing specialties or roles, such as surgical, pediatric, triage, family care, or many other responsibilities, informatics plays a vital role in the healthcare field and should be treated as such. Nurses in the informatics unit do not impact patients directly. However, the facility cannot survive without their input. Thus, other care staff should not think the nurse informatics has no role to play in patient care. The following are some of the roles of nurse informatics, which can be used to justify their posts.

First, nurse informaticists are responsible for designing information systems that can be used to improve the quality of care. One of the systems that have been designed and developed by the help of nurse informaticist is electronic health records (EHRs). Collins et al. (2017) note that the informaticist must be included in such projects because they have the ability to include what nurses and patients need in the design.

Together with IT experts, nurse informaticists ensure that all healthcare systems, such as EHRs and other telehealth, are operating smoothly without hitches. In other words, they are responsible for maintaining the systems and updating the ones that need security updates. Another vital role of informatics is to manipulate healthcare data so that ordinary nurses and understand and interpret it (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2017).

Some people may think that the role of nurse informaticists can be conducted by any other nurse in the facility. However, this is not true; the roles mentioned above cannot be performed by people with little or no knowledge in healthcare informatics.

Conclusion

One of the things that have been noted in this assignment is that ordinary nurses should have some knowledge of nursing informatics roles. However, the organization should employ informatics to work on nurse informatics. The paper has also found that common terminology facilitates communication between healthcare providers regardless of their region or level of education. However, the model has made nursing communication more formal, and thus reduced informal interactions between the professionals.

References

Collins, S., Yen, P. Y., Phillips, A., & Kennedy, M. K. (2017). Nursing informatics competency assessment for the nurse leader: The Delphi study. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 47(4), 212-218. DOI: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000000467

Cummings, E., Shin, E. H., Mather, C., & Hovenga, E. (2016). Embedding nursing informatics education into an Australian undergraduate nursing degree. Studies in health technology and informatics, 225, 329-333. doi:10.3233/978-1-61499-658-3-329

Field, M., Fong, K., & Shade, C. (2018). Use of Electronic Visibility Boards to Improve Patient Care Quality, Safety, and Flow on Inpatient Pediatric Acute Care Units. Journal of pediatric nursing, 41, 69-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2018.01.015

Holmes, J. (2018). Drug and alcohol nursing informatics focused on improving patient care. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, 26(2), 39-39. https://search.proquest.com/openview/076a0c8622584f0e359ba2ab911f6189/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=33490

McGonigle, D. & Mastrian, K. (2017) Nursing Informatics And The Foundation Of Knowledge (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN 978-1284121247

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FAQs

What is the importance of nursing informatics in the nursing profession?

Nursing informatics is important in the nursing profession because it integrates nursing science with information and communication technology to improve patient care. Key benefits include:

  1. Enhancing clinical decision-making through access to accurate and timely data.

  2. Improving patient safety and quality of care by reducing errors and supporting evidence-based practices.

  3. Streamlining documentation and workflows, allowing nurses to spend more time with patients.

  4. Facilitating communication and coordination across healthcare teams.

  5. Supporting education and research through data analysis and knowledge sharing.

Nursing informatics empowers nurses to deliver more efficient, personalized, and data-driven care.

Why is it important for all nurses and healthcare professionals to understand the basics of how information systems are selected and implemented?

It is important for all nurses and healthcare professionals to understand the basics of how information systems are selected and implemented because:

  1. Improved Patient Care – Involvement ensures systems support clinical needs and enhance safety and efficiency.

  2. User-Friendly Design – Clinician input helps design intuitive systems that reduce documentation errors and save time.

  3. Workflow Integration – Understanding selection processes ensures systems align with real-world workflows.

  4. Better Adoption and Use – Knowledge leads to greater acceptance, proper use, and fewer disruptions during implementation.

  5. Data-Driven Decisions – Enables professionals to use system data effectively for quality improvement and patient outcomes.

What is the difference between information science, nursing science, and nursing informatics?

Field Definition Focus Application in Healthcare
Information Science The study of how data and information are collected, processed, stored, and used. Managing and organizing data and information systems. Designing databases, health records, and information technology.
Nursing Science The body of knowledge specific to the discipline of nursing. Patient care, clinical knowledge, and evidence-based practice. Guides nursing education, research, and clinical practice.
Nursing Informatics A specialty that integrates nursing science with information science and computer science. Using technology to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes. Electronic health records, clinical decision support, data analysis.
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